David Thornburg Robbins (August 14, 1923 – September 23, 2005) was an American–Canadian trombonist, composer, arranger, and teacher.
[3] Robbins served in United States Marine Corps and was a sergeant stationed at the Marine Corps Base in San Diego, California, where he was on the Halls of Montezuma broadcast.
[4] When he was discharged, he worked as a trombonist in symphony orchestras and in Harry James' band (1948–1954).
[5] In the 1960s, his big band was featured regularly on national radio programs.
Robbins taught young musicians at Vancouver Community College and the University of British Columbia.