The Duke Robillard Band - Independently Blue (2013) MP3 320

The Duke Robillard Band - Independently Blue (2013) MP3 320

Duke Robillard, a founding member of Roomful of Blues and the first great guitarist to emerge from the band, has a long track record of superb guitar work. He is also one of the guitarists who replaced Jimmie Vaughan in the Fabulous Thunderbirds in 1990. On his solo recordings, the guitarist dips into blues, rockabilly, jazz, and rock & roll, creating a unique fusion of American roots musics.

Independently Blue is another solid Robillard album. Featuring guitarist Mike Welch as a guest artist, the album opens with Al Basile’s bouncy I Wouldn’t-a Done That. The blues-rock guitar on the Basile and Robillard-penned Below Zero is worth the price of admission. Welch’s instrumental Stapled to the Chicken’s Back has some great playing. Other highlights include Robillard’s own Laurene, Moongate, and Strollin’ With Lowell and BB. Welch’s This Man, This Monster features some gorgeous playing by Robillard and Welch. The band features Bruce Bears on keyboards, Brad Hallen on bass, Mark Teixeira on drums, and guest performances by trumpeter Doug Woolverton and clarinetist Billy Novick.

Track Listing

I Wouldn’t-a Done That
Below Zero
Stapled To The Chicken’s Back
Patrol Wagon Blues
Laurene
Moongate
I’m Still Laughing
Strollin With Lowell and BB
You Won’t Ever
This Man, This Monster
Groovin’ Slow
If This Is Love