Bill Robinson (jazz singer)

For other people with the same name, see William Robinson (disambiguation).
Bill Robinson
Background information
BornFebruary 1929[1]
Parkersburg, West Virginia[1]
GenresVocal jazz[1]
OccupationSinger

Bill Robinson is an American tenor jazz singer[2][3] born in West Virginia and based in Summit, New Jersey. He has had a long career and continues to perform in his 80s.[1] The Star-Ledger described his voice as "gleaming"[1] and "lustrous"[4] with a "sure sense of swing".[1] He has performed with jazz pianist Betty Liste,[1] jazz guitarists John Zweig[1] and John Carlini,[1][5][6] violinist Marion Mansfield, mandolinist Don Stiernberg,[7] Brian Glassman,[7] and many others. He sings in a variety of jazz styles, including the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, bluegrass music, classical music, gypsy music, Brazilian jazz, and others.[7] He has performed at the Apollo Theater in New York.[1] He has opened for comedian Jackie Mason[1] and jazz vibraphonist Lionel Hampton.[1] As a youth, Robinson began singing at the age of six, was influenced by singers such as Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Zan Stewart (July 23, 2009). "Bill Robinson stays young by singing jazz". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  2. ^ "Mother's Day Dance". Maplewood Patch. May 9, 2010. Retrieved 2012-04-25. Mother's Day dance features jazz vocalist Bill Robinson and master of ceremonies Kevin Chambers.
  3. ^ Liz Alterman (August 22, 2011). "Laura Hull Jazzes Up Ponte Vecchio". New Providence Berkeley Heights Patch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 2012-04-25. ... Bill Robinson, a jazz singer in his 80s,...
  4. ^ Zan Stewart (June 18, 2009). "Food and Song at The Hibiscus Restaurant". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2012-04-25. ....the lustrous-voiced Bill Robinson, another captivating proponent of classic songs....
  5. ^ "Your Weekend is Packed With Holiday Options". Morristown Patch. December 15, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25. ... John Carlini & Bill Robinson "A Christmas Gift"...
  6. ^ Tim Wilkins (September 20, 2011). "Jazz bits: Hyman in Madison, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  7. ^ a b c "Celebrate the American Songbook and Jazz Month at Fanwood library". Suburban News. April 9, 2009. Retrieved 2012-04-25.


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