Bob Perkins, 91, of Wyncote, the jazz DJ whose sonorous, deeply relaxing, and reassuring voice on the Philadelphia airwaves entertained and educated music lovers for more than half a century, died Sunday,

As 2025 began, a highly popular radio personality among jazz enthusiasts in Philadelphia was hospitalized, fighting a health challenge that came following a stroke in 2019. On Sunday, Bob Perkins — “BP with the GM” — passed away.

Bob Perkins, a beloved voice in Philadelphia’s jazz community and a veteran broadcaster known as "BP with the GM," passed away Sunday.

Bob Perkins, the legendary jazz radio host, leaves behind a lasting impact on Philadelphia’s music scene. Known for his warm voice and deep love of jazz, he influenced generations of musicians and listeners.

Bob Perkins, long considered one of the most significant voices in jazz radio and a pillar in the Philadelphia-area jazz community, has died. He was 91.