“The UK's leading standard bearer for the supercool era”

Star of the West End’s “Rat Pack”, Gary Williams has performed worldwide, from New York's Carnegie Hall to Buckingham Palace, Birdland Tokyo to The Royal Albert Hall. Described as "The UK's leading standard bearer for the supercool era" by the London Evening Standard, he wrote the performers’ bible ‘Cabaret Secrets’, has recorded at Abbey Road, presented for BBC Radio 2 and was profiled in the Sunday Times' ‘Fame and Fortune’ section. Read more on Wikipedia.

  • “I can count the number of great contemporary singers of pop standards on one hand. Gary Williams is indeed part of the pantheon.”

    Michael Feinstein

  • “What Gary has in common with great singers like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Harry Connick Jr is the ability to take a song, put his personal mark on it and make it his own, the ability of a true song stylist.”

    London What's On

  • “One of the most distinguished cabaret artistes this country has produced”

    Hugh Wooldridge

  • “An evening of old school virtuosity”

    Time Out London

  • "Gary was terrific. Lovely voice, yes, but a wonderful sense of humour too and he made everyone in the room feel special... It's a brilliant example of how cabaret should be done."

    Debra Craine, The Times

  • "New Songs like these make you want the ghosts of Mel Torme and Matt Monro to come back and sing them. Until they do, Gary Williams is their worthy guardian. Michael Bublé please note!"

    Leslie Bricusse

  • "This selection of movie tunes sung with Sinatra-esque flair, will transport you down memory lane and get your serotonin levels soaring."

    London Evening Standard

  • "It's always good news when Gary Williams makes a new album... His singing is so relaxed that he makes you believe you can sing as well as him. Believe me you can't, I've tried."

    Don Black, Academy Award Winning lyricist

  • “This is an eclectic collection, but Williams has found a way to make it all work. He has a smooth baritone that is easily accessible, and the ability to bring out the best in each song. A one-word review would be – delightful!”

    Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz USA

  • “One of this country's most loved big band singers.”

    Clare Teal BBC Radio 2

  • “In Gary Williams we have a song stylist for today. Making it appear effortless, he combines flair, emotion and sensitivity with perfect diction, flawless intonation and an obvious great love and passion for the music.”

    Alan Boyd, Music Producer, BBC Radio 2

  • “old school charm and Sinatra-esque charisma”... “cheeky patter and moments of hilarity were as much a part of the evening as heartfelt musings on lost loved ones and friendship” … “The jolliest sleigh ride in town.”

    Jane Cornwell, London Evening Standard

  • “You make me feel drunk with smiles and happiness”

    Gaby Roslin BBC Radio London

  • “There isn’t an uncertain or tremulous choice here with Williams attacking each number with clarity and the confidence expected of such a seasoned performer”

    Paul Vale, The Stage

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