Perry Robinson: Biography

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Born:

Sep 17, 1938 in New York, NY

Genres:

Classical Music, Avant Garde Jazz Music, Free Jazz Music

Decades Active:

1960's|1970's|1980's|1990's

Artistic Quality

Medium

Cultural Impact

Medium

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Throughout his career, Perry Robinson has sought to do the nearimpossible: establish himself as an avantgarde leader on an instrument still closely associated with the swing era. After extensive formal study (including the Lenox School of Jazz in 1959), Robinson played with such advanced musicians as Paul Bley, Archie Shepp, and Bill Dixon. He was with Roswell Rudd's quintet in 1968, appeared on several works by the Jazz Composers' Orchestra, and in 1972 worked with Gunter Hampel. In a change of pace, Robinson was with Dave Brubeck's Two Generations of Brubeck band in 1973, but afterward he continued recording and performing avantgarde jazz.

- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide