Fred Robinson
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. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 20, 1901 (Memphis), Died April 11, 1984 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 55 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W402225 | 10-in. | 12/12/1928 | St. James' Infirmary | Louis Armstrong ; Savoy Ballroom Five | Jazz/dance ensemble, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402226 | 10-in. | 12/12/1928 | Tight like this | Louis Armstrong ; Savoy Ballroom Five | Jazz/dance ensemble, with talk | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402525 | 10-in. | 7/10/1929 | Funny feathers | Victoria Spivey | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402526 | 10-in. | 7/10/1929 | How do you do it that way? | Victoria Spivey | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance sextet | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402534 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402535 | 10-in. | 7/22/1929 | (What did I do to be so) Black and blue | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402540 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | That rhythm man | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402541 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | Sweet Savannah Sue | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402923 | 10-in. | 9/10/1929 | Some of these days | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402924 | 10-in. | 9/11/1929 | When you're smiling (The whole world smiles with you) | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402943 | 10-in. | 9/10/1929 | Some of these days | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W402947 | 10-in. | 9/11/1929 | When you're smiling (The whole world smiles with you) | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W403454 | 10-in. | 11/26/1929 | After you've gone | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| OKeh | W490005 | 10-in. | 11/26/1929 | After you've gone | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trombone | |
| Decca | 67010 | 10-in. | 1/2/1940 | Wham (Wham-re-bop-boom-bam) | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67011 | 10-in. | 1/2/1940 | Love is the thing | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67012 | 10-in. | 1/2/1940 | Why go on pretending ? | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67013 | 10-in. | 1/2/1940 | It always will be you | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67893 | 10-in. | 6/25/1940 | Fine and mellow | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67894 | 10-in. | 6/25/1940 | Scratching in the gravel | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67895 | 10-in. | 6/25/1940 | Fifteen minute intermission | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67896 | 10-in. | 6/25/1940 | Take those blues away | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67917 | 10-in. | 7/8/1940 | Now I lay me down to dream | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67918 | 10-in. | 7/8/1940 | There is no greater love | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
| Decca | 67919 | 10-in. | 7/8/1940 | Midnight stroll | Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robinson, Fred," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113355.
Robinson, Fred. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113355.
"Robinson, Fred." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Fred Robinson
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Allmusic: Fred Robinson
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LCNAR: Robinson, Fred, 1901-1984 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2007004032
Wikidata: Fred Robinson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1452481
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/56800710
MusicBrainz: Fred Robinson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a21a0f9e-89b9-42c4-83d7-8da1295fdef3
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