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Joe Robinson Online
Biography "I’ve
only just begun," those are the words of Joe
Robinson, a man who has enamored audiences with
his music for 40 years. A life long resident of
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Joe is recognized
as a musical pioneer, striving to keep jazz
vibrant and thriving. Joe
began playing the trumpet at the age of thirteen.
From the moment, he heard the sounds of Miles
Davis and Chet Baker; he was hooked for life. His
musical training began at Atkins High School under
the tutelage of Harry Wheeler. He continued his
studies at the prestigious Berklee School of Music
in Boston, Massachusetts. Early in his career he
contributed to the sounds of Gore and The
Upsetters, The Eliminators, and The Bill Bright
Quintet. He has worked with a myriad of jazz
greats including Donald Byrd, Danny Richmond, The
Betty Carter Group, and Lou Donaldson. Debut CD His debut CD " Better Late Than Never" is a gift to his fans. "I made it for everyone who has supported my music over the years," says Robinson. Co-produced with Steve Blake of Wolftone Productions, this compilation reveals his versatility and distinct style. It consist of a little funk, blues, and reggae enveloped by jazz standards. Musical Experience Joe has also garnered attention for his work outside his own performances. He has worked with Larry Leon Hamlin as musical director of "The North Carolina Black Theatre Festival" and with Rosa Johnson (niece of Maya Angelou) as director of "Shades of Women’s Voices." With recent appearances at "The East Coast Jazz Festival" in Rockville, Maryland and "The Jazz Extension Concert" in Saint Croix, Joe continues to reach new heights. His sophomore CD was released on December 2, 2001.
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