Eli Robinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEli Robinson
jazz musician
Date of Birth: 23-Jun-1908
Place of Birth: Greenville, Georgia, United States
Date of Death: 24-Dec-1972
Profession: jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Eli Robinson
- Eli Robinson (June 23, 1908 – December 24, 1972) was a jazz trombonist and arranger. After working in Cincinnati in bands led by Speed Webb and Zack Whyte, as well as McKinney's Cotton Pickers, and making his first recordings in 1935 with Blanche Calloway.In 1936, he moved to New York City, where he was a member of the Teddy Hill and Willie Bryant big bands and the Mills Blue Rhythm Band.
- Three years later he played with Roy Eldridge and joined the big band of Lucky Millinder.
- Beginning in 1941, he spent several years as a member of the Count Basie Orchestra.
- He returned to working with Millinder, then joined Buddy Tate in 1954.
- Robinson never recorded as a leader.
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