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David Thornburg Robbins (August 14, 1923 – September 23, 2005) was an American-Canadian trombonist, composer, arranger, and teacher. [1] [2] Early life and education. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, Robbins studied music education at Sam Houston State University and the University of Southern California. [3] Career.
Aug 12, 2007 · Article. Dave Robbins. Published Online August 12, 2007. Last Edited December 15, 2013. Dave (David) Robbins. Trombonist, teacher, composer, arranger, b Greenburg, Ind, 14 Aug 1923, naturalized Canadian 1965; B SC music education (Sam Houston State Teachers' College) 1943, M SC (Southern California) 1951. Robbins, Dave. Dave (David) Robbins.
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He was principal trombonist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and, for more than 30 years, with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. He also played at The Cave and Bayshore Hotel and arranged television and movie scores as well as composing his own original compositions.
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Dave Robbins (1923–2005) was an American-Canadian trombonist, composer, arranger, and teacher.[1] Born in Greensburg, Indiana, Robbins studied music education at Sam Houston State Teachers' College and the University of Southern California. After a stint in the United States Marine Corps, Robbins worked as a trombonist in symphony orchestras and in Harry James' band (1948–1954). He moved to Vancouver in 1951 and became a Canadian citizen in 1965.
From 1955 to 1970, Robbins was the principal trombonist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and performed with other local orchestras. He organized and led show bands featured in Vancouver nightclubs, and led some of city's most popular big bands. In the 1960s his big band was featured regularly on national radio programs. His original compositions included Jazz Impressions of the Middle East (1967).
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Dave Robbins – Joan of Art 2019. Jill Townsend Big Band – Legacy-the music of Ross Taggart 2015. Two Much Guitar – Two Much More 2015. Hard Rubber Orchestra – Crush 2015. Hugh Fraser Quintet – Concerto 2014. Jennifer Scott Quintet with Peter Bernstein 2014. Dave Robbins – Zap! 2013. Bill Coon – Scudder’s Groove 2012.
Dave Robbins is one of Canada’s premier jazz drummers and a first-rate composer, arranger and jazz educator. Though well known as a sideman for his exciting big band work and sensitive trio playing, Robbins also leads his own bands.
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