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Duke Robillard - Swing

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Rounder Records album by Rhode Island blues and jazz guitarist Duke Robillard, highlighting his fluency in Western swing and jump blues alongside his roots in electric blues.

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What kind of record is Duke Robillard's Swing, and when was it released?

Swing is a Rounder Records album released in 1987. It contains 12 songs and runs for about 58 minutes, giving Robillard room to move between blues, jazz, and swing. [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/swing/1443425024)

Which styles does Duke Robillard emphasize on Swing?

The album highlights Western swing, jump blues, and jazz while keeping Robillard's electric blues guitar at the center. Songs such as 'Jumpin' Blues' and 'Stitt's Bitts' make the jazz influence especially clear. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/swing-mw0000650690)

Who is the jazz collaborator associated with Swing?

Saxophonist Scott Hamilton is a major part of the album's jazz character, and the recording uses musicians from the Scott Hamilton band. The sessions were recorded in 1986 before Rounder issued the album in 1987. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/swing-mw0000650690)

Which tracks are good starting points for Duke Robillard's Swing?

Try 'Cadillac Slim', 'Exactly Like You', and 'Shufflin' with Some Barbeque'. The album's nearly eight-minute 'What's Your Story, Morning Glory?' also shows that this 12-song set is more expansive than a short bar-band collection. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/swing-mw0000650690)

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