The story goes that Reginald R. Robinson first heard the sweet strains of ragtime music through the loudspeaker of a neighborhood ice cream truck. Years later, the self-taught pianist and composer received a 2004 “genius” fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation. We welcome him back to the Levin Studio for this solo performance of his original compositions.
Reginald R. Robinson, piano

Reginald R. Robinson
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“Maple Leaf Rag,” by Scott Joplin
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“The Tomahawk,” by Reginald R. Robinson
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“So Deeply,” by Reginald R. Robinson
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“Esperanza,” by Reginald R. Robinson
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“The Daredevil’s Gallop,” by Reginald R. Robinson
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“Sweet Envy,” by Reginald R. Robinson
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“Mr. Murphy’s Blues,” by Reginald R. Robinson