Robinson,Jim Economy Hall Breakdown CD

Trombonist Jim Robinson played professionally from World War I onwards. In the 20s he made his first recordings as a member of the Sam Morgan Jazz Band. He gained greater fame with the resurgence of interest in early New Orleans jazz as a regular member of the bands of Bunk Johnson & George Lewis. He also led his own band and was known for his deep, wide-toned & robust tailgate style of trombone playing. This 1965 session, recorded at Preservation Hall, features Johnny Wiggs, cornet; Raymond Burke, clarinet; Bob Greene, piano; Allan Jaffe, tuba; Yoichi Kimura, drums. On CD for the 1st time, it features 12 songs including 2 previously unissued songs & alternate takes.

1. Economy Hall Breakdown 2. 2:10 Blues 3. Right Now Is the Right Time 4. St. Peter Street Breakdown 5. Atlanta Blues 6. Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet 7. Bye and Bye 8. Postman's Lament 9. Stompin' for Sonny 10. Bucktown Shuffle 11. Economy Hall Breakdown 12. Postman's Lament