Gary Williams (singer)
| Gary Williams | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Born |
15 December 1970 Grimsby, England |
| Genres | Jazz, Easy listening |
| Occupations | Vocalist |
| Website | http://garywilliams.co.uk |
Gary Williams (born in Grimsby, England On 15 December 1970), is a jazz and easy listening singer.
Gary Williams started his career in social clubs before performing with the BBC Big Band on BBC Radio Humberside.[1] This led to appearances on BBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special, BBC television’s Pebble Mill at One with David Jacobs, and Gloria Hunniford's 'Open House' with Burt Bacharach. He played the role of Frank Sinatra for the West End show 'The Rat Pack'[2] for 150 performances at the Haymarket Theatre, the Adelphi Theatre, and subsequent UK and European tours. He performed for HRH The Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace and was invited to a reception by the Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown at 10 Downing Street[3] in acknowledgement of his work for The Caron Keating Foundation.
In 2006 he performed in BBC1’s 'Doctor Who - A Celebration' concert with David Tennant and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales with the BBC National Chorus of Wales conducted by Ben Foster.[4][5] In 2007 he recorded two songs for the soundtrack of the Warner Bros’ motion picture ‘Mrs Ratcliffe’s Revolution’.
He has performed in cabaret at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The Pheasantry,[6] privately for theatre producer Cameron Mackintosh[7] and with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.[8] He is a regular soloist in the concert hall with the CBSO, RSNO, Halle Orchestra, RLPO, BBC Concert Orchestra (for Friday Night Is Music Night[9]), Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Northern Sinfonia, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival[10] and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.[11]
As a regular headliner on cruise ships he been a contributor for BBC Radio 4's Excess Baggage[12] and The Stage newspaper.[13]
In 2004 he recorded ‘Alone Together’ with the John Wilson Orchestra[14] at Abbey Road Studios. He returned to the studios for ‘In the Lounge with Gary Williams’ and ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ both recorded with his own band. Highlights of these three albums featured on ‘Gary Williams –The Best of Abbey Road’ released in 2010. Also in 2010 he released ‘Gary Williams Meets Frank Sinatra’ recorded with Chris Dean and his orchestra which was award Jazz FM's album of the week.[15] In 2011 he released 'Let There Be Love - A Celebration of Nat King Cole with the James Pearson Trio'. Recorded live in 2003, it lay forgotten about until rediscovered late 2010.[16]
References
- ↑ Classics in the Park will swing to globe-trotting crooner's selection of Sinatra
- ↑ The Yorkshire Post review Gary Williams in The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas
- ↑ Grimsby Evening Telegraph article on Gary Williams at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street
- ↑ Doctor Who-A Celebration Concert
- ↑ Gary Parkes Music. Ltd (Agent)
- ↑ Playbill previews London club The Pheasantry
- ↑ Grimsby Evening Telegraph article on Gary Williams performing for Cameron Mackintosh
- ↑ Review of ‘Classic In The Park’ with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra
- ↑ BBC’s Friday Night Is Music Night page November 2007
- ↑ Adelaide Cabaret Festival review of Gary Williams with John Wilson conducting the ASO
- ↑ The RTE Concert Orchestra announces its 60th anniversary
- ↑ Gary Williams discusses cruise ship entertainment on BBC Radio 4's Excess Baggage
- ↑ Article in The Stage quoting Gary Williams on a new cruise ship talent show for television
- ↑ Playbill previews John Wilson and Gary Williams performing the MGM Musicals with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
- ↑ 'Gary Williams Meets Frank Sinatra' announced as Jazz FM 'album of the week'
- ↑ 'Review of 'Let There Be Love' by BBC Radio 2's Russell Davis'