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Donald Robinson
Born is Boston, Massachusetts in 1953, Robinson first studied classical percussion at the New England Conservatory. During the early 1970's he served his musical apprenticeship in the jazz world of Paris, studying with Kenny Clarke and playing with Alan Silva, Anthony Braxton, Oliver Lake and Bobby Few among many others. He first played with Spearman as a duet partner during this period in Paris, an association which continued through various configurations and many recordings until the saxophonist's death in 1998.
Robinson is currently playing in many configurations with a broad range of musicians throughout Europe and the US.
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Donald Robinson/Lisle Ellis/Biggi Vinkeloe: Blue Reve
by Rex Butters
Sweden-based wind player Biggi Vinkelow’s latest collection comes courtesy of eclectic Eld Records, a new label emphasizing diverse Swedish sounds while covering the thriving Göteborg scene. Almost entirely self taught, Vinkeloe received her first sax at 24. For her day job she plies music therapy. Two highly regarded San Francisco improvisers flesh out the trio, drummer Donald Robinson and bassist Lisle Ellis. Besides their association with the Bay Area, Robinson and Ellis have a longtime association with each other an ...
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