Adore me

Duke Robillard's sessions have alternated between jazzy, sophisticated, low-key ventures and bluesy, more energetic, rousing dates. This one is on the robust side, matching Robillard's guitar and good-natured, celebratory vocals with the talents of a great guest corps that includes Dr. John and Ron Levy on keyboards, guitarist Jimmie Vaughan, bassist Thomas Enright, and drummer Tommy DeQuattro (the Pleasure Kings). These aren't always musical triumphs, but even the songs that don't quite work are entertaining, while the more inspirational offerings like "You're the One I Adore" and "Don't Treat Me Like That" nicely balance tremendous instrumental support with energetic vocal performances.