Bill Robinson (jazz singer)

Bill Robinson is an American tenor jazz singer[2][3] both 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][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 in a variety of jazz styles, including the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, bluegrass music, classical music, gypsy music, Brazilian jazz, 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, was influenced by singers such as Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway.[1]

For other people with the same name, see William Robinson (disambiguation).
Bill Robinson
Born (1929-02-14) February 14, 1929[1]
Parkersburg, West Virginia, US[1]
OccupationJazz singer[1]
Years active77+[1]

References
  1. 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. John Arthur (March 8, 2011). "Jazz at Hibiscus: Betty Liste and Bill Robinson". Morristown Patch. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  6. "Smooth Jazz at Uproot Restaurant". Warren Patch. September 30, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25. ... John Carlini with Bill Robinson...
  7. "Your Weekend is Packed With Holiday Options". Morristown Patch. December 15, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25. ... John Carlini & Bill Robinson "A Christmas Gift"...
  8. "Chatham House Concerts Presents John Carlini & Bill Robinson "A Christmas Gift"". Chatham Patch. December 17, 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  9. Tim Wilkins (September 20, 2011). "Jazz bits: Hyman in Madison, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  10. "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. ...
  11. "Celebrate the American Songbook and Jazz Month at Fanwood library". Suburban News. April 9, 2009. Retrieved 2012-04-25.


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