Bill Robinson | |
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Background information | |
Born | February 1929
[1] Parkersburg, West Virginia [1] |
Genres | Vocal jazz [1] |
Occupation(s) | 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]
Mother's Day dance features jazz vocalist Bill Robinson and master of ceremonies Kevin Chambers.
... Bill Robinson, a jazz singer in his 80s,...
....the lustrous-voiced Bill Robinson, another captivating proponent of classic songs....
... John Carlini & Bill Robinson "A Christmas Gift"...