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Born on February 21, 1951, Herb Robertson was from Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Public records list Herb Robertson as a jazz musician, trumpeter and music arranger. Death is recorded on December 10, 2024, at the age of 73. Schooling on record includes Berklee College of Music.
My Take
Jazz trumpet always tugs at me, and Herb Robertson is a connoisseur's pick. Born Clarence C. Robertson in Plainfield, New Jersey, and trained at Berklee, he cut solo records but spent much of his career as the in-demand sideman behind heavyweights like Tim Berne, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, and David Sanborn. I'm drawn to that role, the master who lifts someone else's music from underneath rather than chasing the spotlight; it takes a deeper musicianship than soloing ever does. He passed at the end of 2024, but that smoky flugelhorn tone lingers. Understated yet essential, a true craftsman, and I tip my hat to him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Herb Robertson
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーブ・ロバートソン
- Reading
- はーぶ・ろばーとそん
- Born
- February 21, 1951 – December 10, 2024
- Origin
- Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- jazz musician / trumpeter / music arranger / composer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Berklee College of Music
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Herb Robertson born?
Born February 21, 1951.
When did Herb Robertson die?
Died December 10, 2024, aged 73.
Where was Herb Robertson from?
Herb Robertson was from Plainfield, New Jersey, United States.
What did Herb Robertson do?
Herb Robertson worked as jazz musician, trumpeter, music arranger, composer, musician.
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