DUKE ROBILLARD
Explorer (Shanachie)
Reviewed by Eric Steiner

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Duke Robillard's latest Shanachie release is a treat from one bluesman who's all over the place. He's brought home W C Handy awards for the last two years as Best Blues Guitarist, and this month, he's nominated for a Maple Blues Award up in Toronto. In addition to his substantial solo work, he's also played with Roomful of Blues, the Legendary Blues Band, Ruth Brown, Kim Wilson, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, among others. I can't keep track of all the records he's produced, but I'm glad he's taken time out to put out Explorer. From the opening flashes of "Male Magnet" to the country blues of "Lonesome Old Town" and the jump boogie and blues of "Jumpin' With Duke," Duke's put out another sampler with tunes all over the blues map.

Track List:

Male Magnet * Just Between Me and You * Soulful * Hang On * You Mean Everything To Me * Sayin' Don't Make It So * Jumpin' With Duke * Misunderstanding Blues * You Dropped The Thing On Me * Lonesome Old Town * Brand New Fool * Time Is Short

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