There, he spent 25 years as the host of Evening Jazz. Speaking of Perkins’ career, WRTI General Manager William Johnson previously said, “Bob’s contributions to jazz are innumerable.

he cut his jazz teeth with Wingy Manone, Ben Pollack, Bob Crosby, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. 148 games, 0 goals William 'Bill' Perkins, or 'Polly' as he was affectionately known, is a former ...

Bob Perkins, long considered one of the most significant voices in jazz radio and a pillar in the ... to convey that,” WRTI’s General Manager Bill Johnson said to KYW Radio Philadelphia.

Bob Perkins, known as “BP” to fans, was a fixture on the airwaves for 60 years — first in Detroit, then Philly. And while he started as a newsman, his true calling was jazz.

Speaking of Perkins’ career, WRTI General Manager William Johnson previously said, “Bob’s contributions to jazz are innumerable. He’s introduced thousands, if not millions, of listeners to ...