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J. Russell Robison
Joseph Russel Robinson, born on July 8, 1892, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was a prominent American musician known for his contributions to ragtime, dixieland, and blues. Despite a right arm damaged by polio, Robinson developed unique piano techniques and began his career playing for silent movies. He toured the southern U.S. with his brother John and spent significant time in New Orleans.

Robinson started publishing compositions in his teens, with early successes like "Sapho Rag" and "Eccentric." He recorded blues songs for QRS from 1918 to 1921 and managed the publishing company of W.C. Handy. In 1919, he joined the Original Dixieland Jass Band, replacing the late Henry Ragas. Robinson played with vocalists like Lizzie Miles and Lucille Hegamin in the 1920s and later became head of NBC Radio's music department, reuniting the Original Dixieland Jass Band for recordings and appearances.

Moving to California in the late 1930s, Robinson continued composing, including the title song for the 1948 film "Portrait of Jennie," which became a hit for Nat King Cole. Robinson passed away on February 24, 1963, in Palmdale, California, leaving a lasting impact on American music.
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