- Robin Eubanks
Robin Eubanks (b.
October 25 ,1955 inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania ) is an Americanjazz slide trombonist.The brother of
guitar istKevin Eubanks andtrumpeter Duane Eubanks , Robin first appeared on the jazz scene in 1980, playing withSlide Hampton ,Sun Ra , andStevie Wonder . Robin also played with the jazz drummerArt Blakey in his band, the Jazz Messengers, and performed and recorded extensively with drummer/composerBobby Previte . He was a contributor on fellow jazz trombonistSteve Turre 's 2003 release One4J: Paying Homage to J.J. Johnson. Eubanks has also released several albums as a bandleader.Currently, Robin plays with
double bass istDave Holland 's quintet, newly formed septet, and big band. He teaches atNew York University with other prominent jazz musicians including guitaristJohn Scofield and tenor saxophonist Chris Potter. He also teaches full time atOberlin Conservatory in Ohio and the prestigousNew England Conservatory inBoston . Robin is the newest member to the all star group, theSFJAZZ Collective , where his band mates includeEric Harland ,Joe Lovano ,Dave Douglas ,Miguel Zenon ,Stefon Harris ,Renee Rosnes , andMatt Penman .He is one of the pioneers of
M Base , a musical concept he pioneered with other musicians such asSteve Coleman andGreg Osby (among others).External links
* [http://www.robineubanks.com/ Official site]
* [http://mog.com/robin_eubanks Robin Eubanks' blog and music collection on MOG.com]
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=27128]
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