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...
Almost Like Being in LoveChico Hamilton, Jim Hall, John Lewis, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
SkylarkChico Hamilton, Jim Hall, John Lewis, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
Sweet LorraineBill Perkins and The Bill Perkins Big Band
EmilyBill Perkins and Victor Feldman
Just FriendsBill Perkins and Bill Perkins & Richie Kamuca
Love Me or Leave MeJohn Lewis, Jim Hall, Chico Hamilton, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
Almost Like Being in LoveChico Hamilton, Jim Hall, John Lewis, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
9:31
SkylarkChico Hamilton, Jim Hall, John Lewis, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
The Complete Town Hall Concert
3:03
Sweet LorraineBill Perkins and The Bill Perkins Big Band
Warm Moods
6:04
EmilyBill Perkins and Victor Feldman
Quietly There
5:22
Just FriendsBill Perkins and Bill Perkins & Richie Kamuca
The Brothers!
Love Me or Leave MeJohn Lewis, Jim Hall, Chico Hamilton, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
Grand Encounter
8:18
