Artist description Al Basile is a singer/songwriter who is usually a sideman for Duke Robillard; on his own CD he is backed up by Robillard and his band. Basile's influences are broader than Robillard's; the emphasis is on well-crafted songs. Basile does not tour, so he's reaching an audience online exclusively.

Music Style blues/roots rock

Musical Influences blues, 60's R+B, Soul, Gospel, Funk

Similar Artists Duke Robillard, Robert Cray, Dan Penn

Artist History Al Basile was the first trumpet player for Roomful of Blues in 1973. He has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Duke Robillard, who founded Roomful; Basile appears on most of Robillard's recordings throughout the 90's as trumpet player and songwriter. This is Basile's first solo outing. The Duke Robillard Band is currently on Shanachie and has been on Pointblank and Rounder over the last twelve years.

Group Members Al Basile, vocals, cornet Duke Robillard, guitars, producer Marty Richards, drums Marty Ballou, String and Electric bass Dave Limina, keyboards

Instruments guitars, piano, organ, string and electric bass, drums, cornet

Press Reviews Andy Smith, The Providence Journal, April 1, 1999 "Robillard's guitar is all over the record - soloing on top of a funk rhythm on 'Don't Start Something', playing backwards parts on the powerful 'You Brought My House Down', digging deep into the blues on 'I Really Miss You' with a gritty, soulful vocal by Basile...Basile's disc has a moody ambiance..."

Location Rumford, R.I. - USA

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