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9 de nov. de 2007 · Duke Robillard has released about twenty solo albums since the mid ‘80s, all interesting and special in their own right. The latest release from the guitar virtuoso is a dual CD set entitled Duke Robillard’s World Full of Blues. It’s the ideal display of his progression as a mature performer and brilliant musician.
23 de jun. de 2023 · The title Six Strings of Steel puts the focus on Robillard’s instrument, but note that the set is co-billed to his All-Star Band. So, while the album does provide another showcase for his own mastery of blues, rock, and jazz, it also points up another hallmark of his work – exceptional ensemble playing. He easily shares the stage with his ...
25 de ago. de 2023 · Duke Robillard (born Michael John Robillard in Woonsocket, RI, on 4 October 1948) is an American guitarist and singer. He founded the band Roomful of Blues and was a member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds.He also recorded in the duo Duke Robillard & Herb Ellis.Robillard is known as a rock and blues guitarist, he also plays jazz and swing.
Robillard kreeg pas aandacht in 1967 in Westerley ( Rhode Island) als oprichter van Roomful of Blues. In 1979 verliet hij de band weer om leadgitarist te worden bij Robert Gordon. Daarna was hij kort lid van de Legendary Blues Band. In 1981 formeerde hij dan de Duke Robillard Band [6], die spoedig werd hernoemd naar Duke Robillard & the ...
From the album "They Called It Rhythm & Blues"Get it here: https://stonyplainrecords.com/dukerobillard/
Duke Robillard has a variety of instruments at his disposal, and isn’t afraid to shift them as needed. There are vintage guitars, modified, and original. There are newer instruments, and others such as assorted Telecasters, acoustics, and a resonator. Duke’s gathering isn’t a guitar collection so much as a set of tools.
Duke Robillard has defined himself as not merely a great artist, but also a true historian, scholar and curator who is adept at electric and acoustic blues, jazz, jump, swing, ballads and standards. Grammy-nominated and a five-time winner of the Blues Award, over his 50 plus year career Duke has been a prolific songwriter and is considered a blues guitar master.
