Jeffery Broussard a leading member in Zydeco Force, an influential band at the forefront of the nouveau zydeco movement. His accordion and vocals defined this new style of Creole music, incorporating soulful R&B into contemporary zydeco music and dance.
Jeffery began drumming in his father’s band, the Lawtell Playboys, who added R&B and funkiness to this traditional root music. Jeffery was exposed to great Creole fiddle players, including zydeco fiddle king, Calvin Carrière.
He has retained melodies and songs heard at home and the bandstand. With the creation of the Creole Cowboys, he captures the essence of Zydeco's musical heritage.