Since his arrival in New York from his native Philadelphia, Robin
Eubanks has established himself as one of the finest trombonists of his
generation. Currently splitting his time between Elvin Jones’ Jazz Machine, Dave
Holland’s quintet and his own groups, Robin’s commitment to education
puts further demand on his busy schedule.
Recently appointed Assistant Professor of Jazz Trombone at the Oberlin
College Conservatory of Music, he is also adjunct faculty at the
University of the Arts in Philadelphia, teaches privately in New York and has
taught and delivered seminars at universities and colleges throughout the
world. Robin is also a national clinician for Yamaha Musical instruments and
has been pioneering the use of electronics for the trombone with tremendous
results.
As a member of the famed Eubanks family, Robin’s musical development has
been organic. His uncle Ray Bryant has been prominent on the Jazz scene
for decades, and his mother has been a music educator for more than 30
years. At the age of 8, Robin began playing the trombone and studied
theory, harmony and arranging through high school and college,
graduating cum laude from the University of the Arts.
In 1999, Robin and his brother Kevin (musical director for The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno) were Honorees of Philadelphia’s Mellon Jazz Festival. And
youngest brother Duane is one of the brightest young trumpeters on the
Jazz scene.
Robin has also toured and recorded with such diverse musicians as the
Mingus Big Band, the Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and Barbra Streisand.
He’s performed on several television shows and specials, including The
Tonight Show featuring Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, the Grammy Awards
and Motown at the Apollo, and has worked on several projects for Broadway
and film.
His other Jazz accomplishments include a stint as musical director for
Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, as well as composing for and performing with
McCoy Tyner’s Big Band and Slide Hampton’s Jazz Masters. One of Robin’s
greatest honors was being featured as soloist, composer and arranger on
his personal idol, J.J. Johnson’s Grammy-nominated recording, "The Brass
Orchestra."