Bill Robinson (jazz singer) explained

Bill Robinson
Birth Date:February 1929[1]
Birth Place:Parkersburg, West Virginia
Genre:Vocal jazz
Occupation:Singer

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Zan Stewart. Bill Robinson stays young by singing jazz. The Star-Ledger. July 23, 2009 . 2012-04-25.
  2. News: Mother's Day Dance . Maplewood Patch . Mother's Day dance features jazz vocalist Bill Robinson and master of ceremonies Kevin Chambers. . May 9, 2010 . 2012-04-25.
  3. News: Liz Alterman . Laura Hull Jazzes Up Ponte Vecchio . New Providence Berkeley Heights Patch . ... Bill Robinson, a jazz singer in his 80s,... . August 22, 2011 . https://archive.today/20130131040058/http://newprovidence.patch.com/articles/laura-hull-jazzes-up-ponte-vecchio . dead . January 31, 2013 . 2012-04-25 .
  4. News: Zan Stewart . Food and Song at The Hibiscus Restaurant . The Star-Ledger . ....the lustrous-voiced Bill Robinson, another captivating proponent of classic songs.... . June 18, 2009 . 2012-04-25.
  5. News: Your Weekend is Packed With Holiday Options . Morristown Patch . ... John Carlini & Bill Robinson "A Christmas Gift"... . December 15, 2011 . 2012-04-25.
  6. News: Tim Wilkins . Jazz bits: Hyman in Madison, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival . The Star-Ledger . September 20, 2011 . 2012-04-25.
  7. News: Celebrate the American Songbook and Jazz Month at Fanwood library . Suburban News . April 9, 2009 . 2012-04-25.

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