Hubert Eaves III

Hubert Eaves III is a keyboardist, songwriter and record producer. In the early 1980s, he worked on hits by the dance act D-Train.[1] He also did session work with Mtume.

Hubert Eaves
BornSt. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Record producer, musician, songwriter
InstrumentsKeyboard
Years active1970's–present
Associated actsMtume, D Train

Biography

Eaves was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he was taught piano by his father.[2] He began his career in the 1970s as a session keyboard player for the band Mtume. He later produced for artists such as Miles Davis, Stephanie Mills, Madonna, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Phyllis Hyman.[3]

In 1977, Eaves released his only solo album Esoteric Funk. During the 1980s he worked alongside James D-Train Williams as the duo D Train. They enjoyed success with the songs "You're the One for Me" and "Keep On". He later produced Williams' solo albums Miracles of the Heart (1986) and In Your Eyes (1988).[3]

Discography
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Solo work

With Gary Bartz

  • I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies (Concord/Universal, 1973)

With Carlos Garnett

With René McLean

References
  1. Gibbs, Vernon (5 June 1982). "Touring talent sacrifices luxury for a livelihood". Billboard Magazine. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 94 (22): BM-12. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  2. Hubert Eaves Interview. Soul Interviews. Retrieved 25 March 2020
  3. "Hubert Eaves III | Credits at Allmusic". Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  4. "Hubert Eaves III: Discography". NME. IPC Media. Retrieved 20 March 2010.


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