Gary Williams (singer)
| Gary Williams | |
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| Background information | |
| Born |
15 December 1970 Grimsby, England |
| Genres | Jazz, Easy listening |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist |
| Website | http://garywilliams.co.uk |
Gary Williams (15 December 1970) is a jazz singer, writer and broadcaster described by the London Evening Standard as "the UK's leading standard-bearer for the supercool era". His performances include concerts, cabaret shows and theatre. Williams has recorded eight albums and written 'Cabaret Secrets', a book on stagecraft.
Gary Williams was born in Grimsby, England. Soon after leaving school Gary started working for his step-father's fire protection business. He eventually created a successful range of fire training films, aimed mainly at the care sector. He sold the business in 2014.
Gary received no formal training as a performer. When he was 19 years old he joined a local community theatre group, Stage One, which he credits as developing his talent.
Gary Williams started his career in social clubs before performing with the BBC Big Band on BBC Radio Humberside. 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' 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.
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. In 2007 he recorded two songs for the soundtrack of the Warner Bros' motion picture 'Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution'.
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