Bill Perkins
Bill Perkins was a tenor saxophonist and flutist who was a prominent figure in
the West Coast jazz scene from the 1950s onwards. He was born in San Francisco,
but grew up in Chile, where his father worked as a mining engineer, before
serving in the US Navy in WWII. After the war he gained a music degree in Santa
Barbara.
During the 1950s he played in the big bands of Jerry Wald, Woody Herman and Stan
Kenton. In the late 1950s he became a band leader himself. He recorded his
sessions with pianist John Lewis on the 'Grand Encounter' album in 1956. Other
notable sessions were w...
A Sinner Kissed an AngelBill Perkins and Bud Shank
Bud Shank - Shorty Rogers - Bill Perkins
3:17
Almost Like Being in LoveJohn Lewis and Bill Perkins
Everybody Loves The Lover
9:16
ParadiseBill Perkins and Bud Shank
Bud Shank - Shorty Rogers - Bill Perkins
3:03
It Had to Be YouBud Shank and Bill Perkins
Bud Shank - Shorty Rogers - Bill Perkins
3:14
SkylarkChico Hamilton, Jim Hall, John Lewis, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
3:03
I Want a Little GirlBill Perkins and Bill Perkins & Richie Kamuca
Tenors Head-On
