Jim Robinson

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Jim Robinson, also known as Big Jim Robinson (December 25, 1892—May 4, 1976) was an American jazz trombonists. He was based in New Orleans and renowned for his deep, wide-toned, robust "tailgate" style of trombone playing, which enabled him to achieve a wide swoop between two notes as he moved the slide—while continually buzzing air into the mouthpiece. Born Nathan Robinson in Deer Range, a tiny settlement on the west bank of lower Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, where he studied music under James Brown Humphrey. He arrived in New Orleans looking for work shortly before the Great Hurricane of 1915 which wiped out his home town of Deer Range, which prompted Robinson to settle in the city. He was playing professionally in his twenties, from World War I on. In the 1920s he made his first recordings as a member of the Sam Morgan Jazz Band. He achieved gained greater fame with the resurgence of interest in early New Orleans jazz starting in the 1940s as a regular member of the bands of Bunk Johnson and George Lewis. Occasionally, he also led his own band and appeared regularly at Preservation Hall in his later years. Robinson's widely recognized, individualistic sound was influential with many later traditional and New Orleans-style jazz trombonists in the United States and Europe. These included two protégés whom Robinson tutored personally—Frank Demond and Big Bill Bissonnette; Robinson's influence is more evident in the former. Big Jim's signature tune, "Ice Cream", was reque

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Economy Hall Breakdown

Atlantic Jazz: New Orleans

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Jim Robinson with Kid Thomas, Ernie Cagnolatti & De De Pierce

All The Way Home

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Atlantic Jazz: New Orleans (US Release)

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Atlantic Jazz - New Orleans

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The Colours Of Love, Vol. 2

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What You Been A-Missin'

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Jada

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Jim Robinson Plays Sprituals And Blues - New Orleans Living Legends

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Spirituals and Blues

The Complete Buddy Holly

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