One of the most famous American swing violinists, Venuti's style is more rooted in American jazz and blues than his French counterpart, Stephane Grappelli. I can't say as I've listened to a lot of his work, but Joe Venuti in Chicago, 1978 is certainly worth a listen.
Here's a sample from "Joe Venuti in Chicago, 1978":
After You've Gone (.AIFF format, 347K, 30 second clip)
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Discography
Stringin' the Blues (1995)
Joe Venuti in Chicago, 1978
Sliding By
'S Wonderful: 4 Giants of Swing
Best of the Jazz Violins
Hot Violins
Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang 1926-1933
Joe Venuti and Zoot Sims
Venupelli Blues
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