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George Roberts

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Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. George Mortimer Roberts

George Roberts, "Mr. Bass Trombone" is one of the most beloved personalities in the music world. The man whose sound we so easily recognize in movies, records and television, is also the man who virtually single-handedly brought the Bass Trombone from its last low trombone status, to the forefront as a solo instrument which could stand alone and sound wonderful. Born: March 22, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa. Died: September 28, 2014 in Fallbrook, California.

     
Instruments
  • Trombone
  • Bass
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Soundtrack
Popular Tracks   
2 Canadian Folk Songs: II. Farewell to Nova Scotia on Beethoven / Mozart / Schubert: Music To Hear by Vancouver Chamber Choir
Barbara Allen on Devon Tradition by Various Artists
Missa sancta No. 2, Op. 76, J. 251, "Jubelmesse": VI. Agnus et Dona on Missa Brevis by Henriette Schellenberg
Messe basse: I. Kyrie on Missa Brevis by Henriette Schellenberg
Missa Durch Adams Fall: I. Kyrie on Missa Brevis by Henriette Schellenberg
Mass No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Hob.XXII:7, "Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo", "Kleine Orgelsolomesse" (Little Organ Mass): III. Credo: Allegro - Adagio on Missa Brevis by Henriette Schellenberg
Mass No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Hob.XXII:7, "Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo", "Kleine Orgelsolomesse" (Little Organ Mass): II. Gloria: Allegro on Missa Brevis by Henriette Schellenberg
Die Geselligkeit, D. 609, "Lebenslust": Lebenslust (Joy of Living): Die Geselligkeit, D.609 on Beethoven / Mozart / Schubert: Music To Hear by Vancouver Chamber Choir
Mass No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Hob.XXII:7, "Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo", "Kleine Orgelsolomesse" (Little Organ Mass): VI. Agnus Dei: Adagio on Missa Brevis by Henriette Schellenberg
Mass No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Hob.XXII:7, "Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo", "Kleine Orgelsolomesse" (Little Organ Mass): IV. Sanctus: Allegro on Missa Brevis by Henriette Schellenberg

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Meet Mr. Roberts - Bottoms UpGeorge Roberts An His George Roberts' Sextet2011Compil.
Practice Makes PerfectGeorge Roberts1969Album
George Roberts And His Big Bass Trombone - Meet Mr. RobertsGeorge Roberts1959Album
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