Robert U. Griffin is an American jazz trombonist and an assistant professor of music at Florida A&M University. As a musician, Griffin performed with jazz, rock and funk bands at shows and festivals across the United States and at French and Italian jazz festivals. At FAMU, professor Griffin has served as the director of the Marching "100" Trombones as well as the school's Trombone Choir, Jazz Ensemble II and Jazz Combo.^[1][2]

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Griffin studied at Florida A&M University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in music education. Later, Griffin earned a Master of Science degree in music education and Master of Arts in jazz performance from the University of South Florida under his mentor and professor Tom Brantley.

Griffin has been both a band leader and the arranger for the USF Jazz Bone Band and USF's Jazz Ensemble II. Griffin has served as a sideman for numerous artists, including Ben Jaffe.