A mainstay of the jazz music and radio community, Perkins has been on-air at WRTI since 1997. Perkins recalled that his father, at the age of about 40, had such severe arthritis that he could barely walk. By, Classical Events Calendar Submission Form, Bob Perkins Talks About Dave Brubeck's Legacy Back in 2012, BP Remembers The Glorious Jazz Vocalist Gloria Lynne. The world wasnt moving quite as fast. Perkins was honored with a bronze plaque in the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame on the citys Avenue of the Arts in 2016 and was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2003, among other awards and accolades. Copyright 2022 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. [citation needed]. I look forward to you lending me your finely tuned ears very soon.". He also hosts concerts at jazz clubs and at regional festivals. But dont fret, you can still lend him your finely tuned ears every Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM for Sunday Jazz Brunch on WRTI 90.1. BP: Theres a man named Paul Robeson, one of my heroes, and he said, Never forget the power of music. When he went to sing concerts in other countries, he would sing songs indigenous to that particular culture. I think hes been very good to all the local jazz musicians who have recorded music, McKenna said. 12 of 12. Mr. Bob Perkins, WRTIs own BP with the GM," is retiring from full-time broadcasting after 25 years at the station and 57 on the air. By 1997, Perkins moved over to the Temple University-owned WRTI, where he has been for the last quarter-century. 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And all the while, you weren't aware of ituntil that person moved away, and, During a recent interview, saxophone great Larry Mckenna was right on target when he shared that often in other cities, when people found out he was from, When a dynamic figure in any walk of life departs, writers and just plain folks, usually try to recall certain events about the departed in which they may, When I was a kid growing up in South Philly, there was an older fellow down the block who was trying to play an alto saxophone. Meaning "Bob Perkins with the good music. [citation needed], Perkins is also a first-call jazz MC. What makes Bob so incredibly important to our music history and the history of Philadelphia is: he was there. Perkins is currently engaged for the annual Cape May Jazz Festival Concert Series and the Tony Williams Jazz Festival Concert Series. But on the other side of the coin, technology can be very dangerous.. I never knew exactly how my father came to love radio so much, but he was an avid radio listener, Perkins recalled. Managing Editor Teresa A. Emerson - [emailprotected] Bob Perkins's Phone Number and Email. Read more MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer A mainstay of the jazz music and radio community, Perkins has been on-air at WRTI since 1997. News was almost like a religion back in the day. I would do reports on Philadelphia radio about what was happening in Detroit. Bob Perkin's, a legendary DJ at the radio station WRTI,. He currently hosts from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday through Thursday, and from 9 am to 1 pm Sundays. Here's a great in-depth article about Bob from the Chestnut Hill Local. Detroit was wide open. At 90.1 FM. I think because of them, thats where my love of jazz music was solidified.. I got a job working at a Black-owned insurance company, Great Lakes Mutual, in Detroit. Thursday marks the end of an era at 90.1 WRTI-FM, with longtime jazz DJ Bob Perkins signing off from his final weeknight shift after 25 years at the station. Longtime jazz radio host Bob Perkins will retire from full-time hosting on WRTI-FM/Philadelphia in June, the public radio station of Temple University in Philadelphia announced Tuesday. All the girls belong to me!". He was known for his laid-back and mellow style. The interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. If you, WRTIs Bob Perkins joined the 2016 Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame class on October 19th. Went to Texas A&M University. But you try to always put that best music forward. I wrote for Hugo Warren for 20 years. Im the only one thats doing this thing on regular radio and I enjoy very much what Im doing, and the feedback that I get from people who enjoy it. Bob Perkins' first radio gig at WGPR-FM in Detroit, 1964, WRTI's own jazz legend Bob Perkins sat down with Kile Smith in December, 2012 for a wide-ranging interview about Dave Brubeck the man, his music, and his, A true jazz legend - vocalist Gloria Lynne - passed away on October 15th in Newark, New Jersey of a heart attack. The radio station was owned by the Black Masons of Detroit. We spoke with him about his show, the power of radio and the beauty of jazz. Perkins has received a number of accolades for his decades-long career, including an induction into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2003. I did a good music program over there for twenty years. The music that appeals to BPs old noggin is what he calls the melodic stuff with no expiration date, most of it recorded decades ago. When Bob Perkins was growing up at 19th and Gerritt Streets in South Philadelphia during the Great Depression, his father, Deforrest, was stricken by arthritis at age 39 and could no longer work at his job as a freight elevator operator. About to host his talk show on WDAS in the mid '70s. I wondered to myself, could I get hired for two jobs in one day?, I went upstairs in the building where the radio station was located and I met the general manager, Perkins continued. His knowledge of jazz programming was instrumental to a significant increase in weekday Jazz listener-ship and a doubling of the Sunday Jazz audience for his time slot. ", BP going one on one with the audience shows a very strong kinship, said Craig, himself a 40-year veteran of local radio. A lot of people, at least in my experience as an artist, associate this music with their grandparents' music or their parents' music. The Philadelphia Sunday SUN - P.O. Scroll down to see recent playlists. READ MORE: Two Philly jazz masters celebrate their birthdays (and their best-friendship), Perkins had suffered a stroke. Thursday marks the end of an era at 90.1 WRTI-FM, with longtime jazz DJ Bob Perkins signing off from his final weeknight shift after 25 years at the station. BP's last WRTI weeknight shift is on Thursday, June 30th from 6 to 9 PM. WRTI. And he knows the history of the music so well. A few Philadelphia artists were sprinkled into the evening, including Perkins longtime friend, saxophonist Bootsie Barnes, and vocalist Phyllis Chapell, who dedicated her latest album to BP. His show will come to an end June 30, but he says this wont be the last his fans hear from him. (Photo courtesy of WRTI-FM) His father's illness is what really led to radio becoming an important part of the Perkins household. Maybe were getting back to that today. A young BP with his brother Joe. By, Classical Events Calendar Submission Form. Bob Perkins reflects on his memories of Philadelphian tenor saxophonist Sam Reed, who passed away earlier this month.. Experience Board Chair Orennia 2021 - Present 2 years. Maybe its one of the high points in their life, Perkins told The Inquirer in 2020. [3] One of his well-known sayings is "This is BP with the GM!". The thing I liked about what Bob did was that he didnt call it a jazz show. Please let Bob know in the comments section below. For 50 years he has been one of the great voices of Philadelphia radio, starting in 1969 with a nearly 20-year stint as a news and editorial reader for WDAS, known in those days as The Voice of the Black Community. The late teen years. Any birthday wishes? It's kind of an honor when you are played on his program., For Lovett Hines, Artistic Director and Founder of the Music Education Program of the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, BP represents a sense of history. For the last 25 years, hes become known for his warm, personable on-air style, extensive knowledge of jazz, and thoughtful, wide-ranging music mix. He began his career at WGPR Detroit. BP: It seems that way. One of the most familiar voices on Philadelphias airwaves, BP is also an elder statesman of the citys jazz community, cherished by listeners and musicians alike. But I had some qualifications, too, because my dad got into radio back in the 1920s, when radio was in its infancy. Perkins stayed at that first station about a year and a half when another opportunity showed itself. BP's last WRTI weeknight shift is on Thursday, June 30th from 6 to 9 PM. Dave and Bob share the same birthday! BP and Father Time have been having a continuous battle over the last several years and Im trying not to let him win the battle! I got on the payroll, and Ive been there, ever since. Mr. Perkins is stepping away from his shows on weekday evenings, but WRTI listeners will still be able to join him for Sunday Jazz Brunch, from 9 AM to 1 PM. TN: Have you made any changes to your playlist, in light of whats happening? From 1988 to 1997 he hosted a well-known jazz program on Saturday nights on WHYY-FM before moving to WRTI. Im just about 90% recovered and the letters that they sent, it was embarrassing to me because of the flattery that they gave me. I couldnt leave Mom Perkins to go chasing after radio, he said. Melinda Whiting, Courtney Blue, Bobbi I. Booker, Susan Lewis and Maureen Malloy are familiar voices on WRTI. King agrees. I went in and knocked on the door and they said, we listened to you on WJLB, and we liked your work there, but you dont know news. Also known as "BP with the GM," (translation: "Bob Perkins with the Good Music"), Mr. Perkins has been in the broadcasting industry for more than five decades as an on-air host, and is now commonly referred to as a Philadelphia jazz radio legend. His show is an oasis, a source of comfort as listeners cope with the challenges of life during a pandemic. Bob Perkins has been a fixture on Philadelphia's airwaves for 50 years. And I listened to these magnificent voices not knowing that one day I would be doing what they were doing. Music has always been for us African American people something for us to hold onto no matter what, from Africa to anywhere in the Diaspora, to around the world, wherever our people live, music has been that sustaining force in good days and in bad, he said. He announced his retirement from weeknight shows in April. They can take you away. Remember, I came up as a war baby. You can never know. Perkins' jazz show has been broadcast Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays. Hes introduced thousands, if not millions, of listeners to this music over the course of his career, delighted young and old with his signature sound, and been a tireless advocate for jazz appreciation and education. We cant eat our dinner without you. Maureen Malloy, the director of jazz programming at WRTI, says there was an insane amount of listener response to Perkins unexplained absence. Like the theme song from the 1944 film Laura, played by saxophone legend Coleman Hawkins. TN: People staying at home have been listening more to the radio and less to streaming services. Domain Insight 2/27: The First Audacy Atlas Divestiture Will Go To. His selections are like a familiar hug from Jazz Land featuring your favorite standards and vocalists such as Sarah, Ella, and Nat, some Big Band legends including the Duke and the Count . He was the youngest child and when his mother became ill, he felt responsible to stay and care for her. His last weeknight show on WRTI is Thursday, Jun 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., but he will continue to host Sunday Jazz Brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I stayed over there about two years, but it really wasnt a good fit. It takes a little bit of thought. Targa Resources 20 years . Perkins, known to listeners as "BP . He wanted to share his obsession. 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. Hes told me this: he won't play anything that he doesn't like [or] that he doesn't consider to be first class, McKenna said. Am I going to capture their imagination today? Bob Perkins, a legendary DJ at the radio station WRTI, spun everything from Duke Ellington to Miles Davis. BP: People, they never call me, seemingly. But it seems like the longer I stayed out, [chuckles] the more positive response I got. In 1988, big changes came to WDAS, and I was amongst the first of the old group of employees to be let go, he continued. Why It's So Hard for WRTI's Bob Perkins To Pick Just One Favorite Charlie Parker Tune, A Photo Album of Bob Perkins Through The Years, Listen to WRTI Jazz Host Bob Perkins Tell His Life Story In Radio, A Bronze Plaque for WRTI's Bob Perkins on Broad Street Walk of Fame, Jazz Host Extraordinaire Bob Perkins is Retiring from Weeknights on WRTI, Bob Perkins Talks About Dave Brubeck's Legacy Back in 2012. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. A Philadelphia man has become an institution by keeping the sounds of Philly and American Jazz alive for decades. 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Juneteenth 2022: Honoring Radio Personality Bob Perkins and Celebrating the Life & Legacy of W. Cody Anderson Temple University Libraries Join the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection and the Office of Community Affairs and Engagement for a day of celebration and remembrance. What Bob does, it makes people feel like youre coming home, she said. I said yes, he said. Joe Blocks parents were fans of WRTI and the pianist grew up listening to BP, becoming a fan himself. [citation needed], Perkins started his radio career in Detroit over five years, from 1964 to 1969. In 1969, his hometown of Philadelphia beckoned him back with a gig at rhythm-and-blues station WDAS, where he worked for the next 19 years. He wasn't doing well at, Classical Events Calendar Submission Form. TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Jazz-Classical WRTI/PHILADELPHIA evening host BOB PERKINS is stepping away from his weekday 6-9p (ET) show on JUNE 30th. That when I first became aware of who he was, said Larry McKenna, the tenor saxophonist who is one of the deans of Phillys jazz scene. WRTI's own jazz legend Bob Perkins sat down with Kile Smith in December, 2012 for a wide-ranging interview about Dave Brubeck the man, his music, and his, WRTI Your Classical and Jazz Source | BP was awarded the 2002 Mellon Jazz Community Award. Bob Perkins: I do itand Im not trying to be funnybut I do it really by braille, a feel. New Temple Press book celebrates Philadelphias Italian legacy, Hundreds of Temple community members gather to celebrate the life of Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald with his family, Temples Lenfest Center increases job opportunities for the North Philadelphia community, Globally connected campus: A presidential visit to Temple Rome, Whats the best way for an athlete to build their brand? WRTI listeners will still be able to join him for Sunday Jazz Brunch, from 9 AM to 1 PM. [1] His radio career began in 1964 in Detroit, Michigan. He said yesand hes been here ever since. But the idea stayed in the back of my mind., To work in radio, I was told Id have to go work in the boonies (the boondocks) and get the mistakes out, Perkins continued. Or when times are not tight and everythings loose? Fifty-seven years after his voice first graced the airwaves, Perkins, best-known for his weeknight jazz show at WRTI, is entering semi-retirement after 25 years at the station. WRTI's legendary jazz DJ Bob Perkins retires at age 88 For nearly six decades, Philadelphia has been a unique voice in jazz music. Visit our, Bob Perkins Retires From Fulltime Role At WRTI, Classic Country Makes The Grade In San Luis Obispo, First Listen: Spotify DJ, YouTube Radio Builder, Brooke Grimsley Joins 101 ESPNs Opening Drive, WRNQ Debuts Marino in the Morning with Marissa, Canadian Programming Vets Launch RMR Media Strategies. Perkins has been ill and off the air for a few months but will make his return in the first week of January. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. "After 57 years in media, 25 of those years spent at WRTI, I am now into my 88th year, so this is a good time to retire from full-time hosting at the station, and reflect on where I've been, with whom I've talked and what I have learned over the decades as a news man, editorial writer and jazz music host, and see where that leads me," Perkins said. Radio started I think, in 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Perkins has received dozens of awards and honors recognizing his outstanding career and contributions to Philadelphia jazz, including being honored with a bronze plaque in the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame on the citys Avenue of the Arts in 2016. BP: No, I just put out the music. His distinctive deep voice and progressive points of view became an on-air signature for the fast-growing FM and AM operations at WDAS over 19 years during the 1970's and '80's. My father just loved to have the radio on. ABOVE PHOTO: The Legendary BP with the GM (Photo courtesy of WRTI-FM). I had a mild stroke. The mix of music was an image of the man who chose it: smart and warm and nostalgic, displaying impeccable taste and a steady, low-key, and almost offhand hipness. Lovingly known as "BP with the GM" (Bob Perkins with the Good Music), BP brings you that good music just in time for dinner during your work week. This website uses cookies. I think it would be silly to have me programming for a jazz historian.. Im the only one thats doing this thing on regular radio, and I enjoy very much what Im doing, and the feedback that I get from people who enjoy it. He went on to work for WDAS and while in Philadelphia, [2] in 1997, he joined WRTI-FM Temple University Radio. He was too ill to work; he had rheumatoid arthritis. Perkins was born on December 6, 1933. June is observed nationally as Black Music Month, and so it seems fitting that someone who has worked in radio for almost six decades the last 20+ years playing jazz music would close out their career in June. He continued to grow, working as newsman and assistant director at WJLB-AM in Detroit, before his career path returned him to Philadelphia, where in 1969 he joined WDAS-AM/FM as a newsman and after two years became News Director there;[5] after another year he also became the Editorial Director. I looked around, and I found a station that wanted a newsman. My gerontologist tells me, Keep moving.. Anybody who wants to hear jazz on the radio, you have to tune to WRTI and theres Bob Perkins. He also champions local musicians and music. - regular airs Philadelphia Youth. Music they danced and romanced to when they were young people.. You can touch a button and get any answer to any question that you have. Maybe its one of the high points in their life.". Bob Perkins is a Dj at Wrti based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He makes it interesting and inclusive for everybody.. I always felt like they hired me because they wanted to get back at WDAS. "I got radio rammed down my throat, because that was my fathers relief from his pain.. The mission of WRTI public radio is to broadcast the very best classical music and jazz recordings, and produce innovative, entertaining, and informative content that enriches the daily lives of our audience and the cultural life of Philadelphia and the tri-state region. 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