“I can’t sing like I used to sing, but I’m-a try one more thing,” sang Bo Dollis Sr. before the launching into the chorus of “Hey Now Baby (One More Time)” during a December 18 session at Nola Recording Studios in Mid-City.
The recording will make its way onto Bo Dollis Jr.’s debut record as a leader, scheduled for release at Jazz Fest 2013. “Hey Now Baby” also marks the first time that Bo Dollis Sr. and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux have recorded together in over a decade.
OffBeat‘s Zachary Young had a word with Monk and Bo Jr. at Nola Studios during the session, as well as with producer/drummer Joe Gelini. Listen up by heading to the following links.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Interview
Photos courtesy of Golden G. Richard, III.
Session personnel:Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr: Vocals
Big Chief Bo Dollis Sr: Vocals
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux: Vocals & tambourine
Joe Gelini: Drums
Kerry Vessell: Bass Drum
Tom Worrell: Piano
John Warren: Vocals
E’Dana Richardson: Vocals
Bill Richards: Bass
Adam Crochet: Guitar
