Fred Robinson (musician)

Frederick L. Robinson (February 20, 1901 – April 11, 1984) was an American jazz trombonist known for his work with Louis Armstrong and other jazz groups.

Fred Robinson
Birth nameFrederick L. Robinson
BornFebruary 20, 1901
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1984 (aged 83)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsTrombone

Early life

Robinson was born on February 20, 1901, in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] Robinson learned to play trombone in high school. He studied at the Dana Musical Institute in Ohio.[2]

Career

Robinson moved to Chicago in 1927. There, he joined Carroll Dickerson's orchestra. In 1928, Robinson travelled to New York to play in Louis Armstrong's big band. Robinson played on Louis Armstrong's Hot Five recordings and continued working with both Dickerson and Armstrong until late 1929 when he took a position in Edgar Hayes's band.[2]

In the 1930s, Robinson worked alongside Marion Hardy, Don Redman, Benny Carter, Charlie Turner, Fletcher Henderson, and Fats Waller. In 1939 and 1940 he joined Andy Kirk's band. Later in the 1940s, he played with George James, Cab Calloway, and Sy Oliver. In the early 1950s, he worked with Noble Sissle.[3]

Robinson ended his full-time musical career in the mid-1950s.[2]

References

  1. "Robinson, Fred - Discography of American Historical Recordings". adp.library.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  2. "Fred Robinson | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  3. "Fred Robinson, musician - 1901 births". ww.en.freejournal.org. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
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