Person · Male
Jim Robinson
New Orleans jazz trombonist
- From
- Plaquemines Parish, United States
- Active
- 1892–1976
- Releases
- 8
- jazz
About
Big Jim Robinson (born Nathan; December 25, 1890 – May 4, 1976) was an American jazz musician, based in New Orleans, renowned for his deep, wide-toned, robust "tailgate" style of trombone playing, using the slide to achieve a wide swoop between two notes ("glissando") and rhythmic effects.
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Discography
Albums
Singles
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Also known as
Nathan Robinson
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- a5b84a19-13ff-457d-9013-8c74bf483ebf
- ISNI
- 0000000028805389
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 15 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.