Prince Robinson
Prince Robinson (June 7, 1902 – July 23, 1960) was an American jazz reed player. He was known for soloing on both tenor saxophone and clarinet in the same recording. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 7, 1902 (Portsmouth), Died July 23, 1960 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone, clarinet, saxophone
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 78 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | B21982 | 10-in. | 11/01/1937 | Nice work if you can get it | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | B21983 | 10-in. | 11/01/1937 | Things are looking up | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | B21984 | 10-in. | 11/01/1937 | My man | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Brunswick | B21985 | 10-in. | 11/01/1937 | Can't help lovin' dat man | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Decca | 62442 | 10-in. | 7/23/1937 | Lindy hop | Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62443 | 10-in. | 7/23/1937 | When I went back home | Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62444 | 10-in. | 7/23/1937 | Let's call it love | Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 62445 | 10-in. | 7/23/1937 | You mean so much to me | Lil Armstrong and her Swing Band | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63558 | 10-in. | 4/6/1938 | Do the Alamo | Willie Bryant Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63559 | 10-in. | 4/6/1938 | You'll never remember and I'll never forget | Willie Bryant Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63560 | 10-in. | 4/6/1938 | You're gonna lose your gal | Willie Bryant Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63561 | 10-in. | 4/6/1938 | Neglected | Willie Bryant Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | ||
| Decca | 68796 | 10-in. | 3/10/1941 | Everything's been done before | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 68797 | 10-in. | 3/10/1941 | I cover the waterfront | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 68798 | 10-in. | 3/10/1941 | In the gloaming | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 68799 | 10-in. | 3/10/1941 | Long, long ago | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 68997 | 10-in. | 4/11/1941 | Hey lawdy Mama | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 68998 | 10-in. | 4/11/1941 | I'll get mine bye and bye | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 68999 | 10-in. | 4/11/1941 | (Now) Do you call that a buddy? | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 69000 | 10-in. | 4/11/1941 | Yes Suh! | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 93787 | 10-in. | 11/16/1941 | When it's sleepy time down south | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 93788 | 10-in. | 11/16/1941 | Leap frog | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 93789 | 10-in. | 11/16/1941 | I used to love you (but it's all over now) | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 93790 | 10-in. | 11/16/1941 | (I'll be glad when you're dead) You rascal you | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet | ||
| Decca | DLA 2974 | 10-in. | 4/17/1942 | (Get some) Cash for your trash | Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robinson, Prince," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/111099.
Robinson, Prince. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/111099.
"Robinson, Prince." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Prince Robinson
Discogs: Prince Robinson
Allmusic: Prince Robinson
Grove: Prince Robinson
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Robinson, Prince, 1902-1960 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98092273
Wikidata: Prince Robinson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2110349
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/66091928
MusicBrainz: Prince Robinson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5c7d442e-9a91-4d90-b5b0-cc037800c5db
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