Bill Robinson (jazz singer)
| Bill Robinson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
February 14, 1929[1] Parkersburg, West Virginia, US[1] |
| Residence | Summit, New Jersey[1] |
| Occupation | Jazz singer[1] |
| Years active | 77+[1] |
Bill Robinson is an African-American tenor jazz singer[2][3] based in New Jersey who is notable for having a long career and for continuing to perform in his 80s.[1] His voice has been described as "gleaming"[1] and "lustrous"[4] with a "sure sense of swing".[1] He has performed with jazz pianist Betty Liste,[1][5] jazz guitarists John Zweig[1] and John Carlini,[1][6][7][8][9] violinist Marion Mansfield,[10] mandolinist Don Stiernberg,[11] Brian Glassman,[11] and many others. He sings a variety of genres, including the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, bluegrass music, classical music, gypsy music, Brazilian music, and others.[11] 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, and heard great singers such as Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Zan Stewart (July 23, 2009). "Bill Robinson stays young by singing jazz". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Liz Alterman (August 22, 2011). "Laura Hull Jazzes Up Ponte Vecchio". New Providence Berkeley Heights Patch. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
... Bill Robinson, a jazz singer in his 80s,...
- ↑ 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....
- ↑ John Arthur (March 8, 2011). "Jazz at Hibiscus: Betty Liste and Bill Robinson". Morristown Patch. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- ↑ "Smooth Jazz at Uproot Restaurant". Warren Patch. September 30, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
... John Carlini with Bill Robinson...
- ↑ "Your Weekend is Packed With Holiday Options". Morristown Patch. December 15, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
... John Carlini & Bill Robinson "A Christmas Gift"...
- ↑ "Chatham House Concerts Presents John Carlini & Bill Robinson "A Christmas Gift"". Chatham Patch. December 17, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- ↑ Tim Wilkins (September 20, 2011). "Jazz bits: Hyman in Madison, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- ↑ "Concert at SAGE Eldercare in Summit". Chatham Patch. July 13, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
...will feature John Carlini, guitar, Bill Robinson, vocalist, and Marion Mansfield, violinist. ...
- 1 2 3 "Celebrate the American Songbook and Jazz Month at Fanwood library". Suburban News. April 9, 2009. Retrieved 2012-04-25.