Reginald Robinson


Reginald R. Robinson is an American jazz and ragtime pianist. In 2004, he received a MacArthur Genius Grant.

Biography

Robinson was raised in Chicago. A self-taught musician, Robinson's love for ragtime began in the 7th grade His mother purchased a piano and he spent the next three years submerged in the self study of music. In 1988 Robinson took lessons with Theodore Bargman at the American [Conservatory of Music] in downtown Chicago. He also studied sight-reading and began to compose music in various styles including ragtime piano.
In 1992 he was introduced to pianist Jon Weber; who helped him make a professional demo of his compositions and arranged for his first public performance at The Green Mill. In December 1993, Robinson was a guest on "Piano Jazz" with Marian McPartland. In 2004 Robinson won the John D. and [Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation] "genius award".

Discography

  • Man Out of Time
  • Reflections
  • Euphonic Sounds
  • Sounds in Silhouette
  • ''The Strongman''