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Robbie King Robinson Robbie (*1939 in Saint Elizabeth) was a pianist and organist, playing reggae as well as jazz. He moved to England in 1962 and recorded there his first single in 1963, entitled "Jonah". Robbie began to play the Hammond organ in 1969, having been inspired by such musicians as Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff and Richard Groovy Holmes. Two jazz albums and one soul album were recorded. Never having worldwide major success Robbie did tour Europe.   Robbie was featured playing piano on the music video "Crazy", by the band Hot House. He had his own label: Composition records and Composition music publishing. In the late 2000's Robbie decided to retire from music mainly due to ill health and old age. Robbie lost his life to a heart attack in 2014.   from discogs.com and brixtonbuzz.com

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