The reggae music fraternity just lost another true musical genius. While he was mostly thought of as a session musician, Nambo Robinson was often part of the horn section that was responsible for making many reggae songs into mega hits. He was a veteran trombonist, all-round musician, vocalist, percussionist and a true professional. He was the ultimate teacher and musicians\u2019 and artists\u2019 musician.
\nNambo was born in 1949 in east Kingston, where he began his musical journey playing with the legendary Mystic Revelation of Rastafari band. In the late 1970s he played on several of Bob Marley\u2019s hit albums, including Survival and Confrontation and Buffalo Soldier. He was a member of Jamaica\u2019s top reggae band – Lloyd Parks and We the People for many years. His resume also includes stints with bands such as The Tony D\u2019Acosta Affair, The Boris Gardener Happening and Light of Saba.
\nHe later became a founding member (with his brother from another mother \u2013 Dean Fraser) of the 809 Band, which also included singer Desi \u201cDesi Roots\u201d Young and bassist Michael Fletcher. He also played and toured with Sly and Robbie’s Taxi Gang \u2013 playing on several of their mega hits with artists such as The Tamlins, Black Uhuru and the late Jimmy Riley.
\nIn addition to Marley, throughout the years Nombo has recorded with most of the top recording artists in Jamaica. These include Dennis Brown, Jimmy Cliff, Gregory Isaacs, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Beres Hammond, Shaggy, and Buju Banton. His international credits include live performances with Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and The Four Tops, and recording sessions with Lauryn Hill. Nambo was as comfortable on the stage playing Jazz and R & B, as he was playing reggae.
\nHe recently launched a series of live stage shows that feature young Jamaica musicians.\u00a0 The project was designed to showcase young talented musicians while celebrating the various genres of indigenous music such as Mento, Ska and Rocksteady.
\nRobinson released four solo albums\/CDs, titled \u201cReggae in my Bone\u201d, \u201cNambone Ska\u201d,\u201d Nambo Sing and Play\u201d and \u201cRaw Roots Rock Reggae\u201d.
\nRonald \u201cNambo\u201d Robinson died peacefully in his sleep on the early morning of January 25, 2017. He was only 67 years young. He is survived by his wife Marcia and three children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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