Jim Robinson (trombonist)

Nathan Robinson, much better known as Jim Robinson or Big Jim Robinson (December 25, 1892 - May 4, 1976) was a jazz trombone player.

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December 25 - 1892 - May 4 - 1976 - Jazz - Trombone

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Robinson was born in Deer Range, Louisiana and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in his youth. He played professionally from World War I on. In the 1920s he made his first recordings as a member of the Sam Morgan Jazz Band]]. He gained greater fame with the resugence of interest in early New Orleans jazz as a regular member of the bands of Bunk Johnson and George Lewis. He also sometimes led his own band, and appeared regularly at Preservation Hall in his later years.

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Deer Range, Louisiana - New Orleans, Louisiana - World War I - 1920s - Sam Morgan - Bunk Johnson - George Lewis - Preservation Hall

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Robinson was known for his deep, wide-toned and robust tailgate style of trombone playing. His playing was influential on many later traditional and New Orleans style jazz trombonists in the United States and Europe.

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United States - Europe

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