Biography
Bill Henderson was a jazz vocalist known for his work in genres including jazz, cool jazz, jazz ballads, bebop, and hard bop. He gained recognition through his 1963 collaboration with pianist Oscar Peterson's trio, resulting in the album 'Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio,' recorded in February 1963 and featuring 16 tracks.[2][3] This Verve Records release showcased Henderson's vocal style alongside Peterson's acclaimed piano trio, highlighting his smooth delivery on standards like 'Wild Is Love' and 'You Are My Sunshine.'[4][5]
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- The album 'Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio' was recorded in February 1963 and later reissued as an expanded edition with 16 songs totaling 52 minutes.[2]
- Tracks on the album included covers such as 'Wild Is Love' and 'You Are My Sunshine,' demonstrating Henderson's interpretive skills.[4]
- Despite not being a household name, the 1963 Verve release with Peterson argued for Henderson's greater recognition among jazz singers.[5]
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- Oscar Peterson - accompaniment by Oscar Peterson's trio on vocal jazz album (Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio) [1963]
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BILL HENDERSON WITH OSCAR PETERSON has been played 16 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station. Showing the 10 most recent plays.
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| Jan 8, 2026 | 20:02 | tonight., | R&Bw/ Your Cousin Dimitri | |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 16:50 | blues for big scotiafrom something warm | Jazz from Jax Breweryw/ Al Colón | |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 17:38 | YOU ARE MY SUNSHINEfrom BILL HENDERSON WITH THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO | Sitting Inw/ Elizabeth Meneray | |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 17:17 | GRAVY WALTZfrom BILL HENDERSON WITH THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO | Sitting Inw/ Elizabeth Meneray | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 17:47 | whisper notfrom the trio | Jazz from Jax Breweryw/ Al Colón | |
| Dec 7, 2025 | 06:56 | You Make Me Feel So Youngfrom The Complete Vee Jay Recordings Volume 1 | The Sunday Morning Jazz Setw/ Mark Landesman | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 17:03 | When I Fall In Lovefrom Reunion Blues | Sitting Inw/ Elizabeth Meneray | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 16:55 | Reunion Bluesfrom Reunion Blues | Sitting Inw/ Elizabeth Meneray | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 16:47 | GRAVY WALTZfrom BILL HENDERSON WITH THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO | Sitting Inw/ Elizabeth Meneray | |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 18:41 | jet songfrom west side story | Jazz from Jax Breweryw/ Al Colón |