James B. Oden

American blues vocalist, songwriter and label owner, also known as [a729883]. Co-founded the Chicago blues label [l91706] in 1949 and [l1753976] in 1955. He wrote and originally recorded the blues standard 'Goin' Down Slow'.

Began his career with [a332327] in the 1920s, and enjoyed a prolific recording career in the 1930s and 1940s, recording for [l20955], [l91756], and [l336661], among others.

Born June 26, 1903 in Nashville, Tennessee, died December 30, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois.