Gary Williams

Williams's Christmas show A Swingin' Christmas was given a five star review by the London Evening Standard and described as "The jolliest sleigh-ride in town!". The same show was given four stars by The Times, which on the same night gave Michael Bublé's show at the O2 three stars. In 2017, The Sunday Times profiled Williams, describing him as "one of the country's best-loved crooners".

Williams has hosted the weekly musical biography show The Legends of Las Vegas for The Wireless by Age UK. He hosted the weekly podcast In Conversation Radio, similar in style to Desert Island Discs, and guests included Fred Astaire's daughter Ava Astaire MacKenzie, Christopher Biggins, and Jeffrey Archer. He has contributed to BBC Radio 4's Excess Baggage and its consumer program You and Yours. Other broadcasting work includes a two-hour special for the centenary of Frank Sinatra for BBC Radio Humberside, a contributor for Don Black's Cabaret Nights on BBC Radio 2, two hour Christmas specials for BBC Radio Humberside in 2016 and 2017 and a one-hour special on The Art of the Crooner for BBC Radio 2 50s.

His most popular show is the interactive Sinatra Jukebox where, "instead of an hour of songs and anecdote, halfway through members of the audience were invited to fill in request forms". Reviewing the show, Cabaret Scenes said, "I can think of no other singer to better pay homage to Ol' Blue Eyes on his 100th birthday." In 2014 he performed on BBC Radio 2 with the BBC Concert Orchestra for David Jacobs – A Celebration alongside Michael Ball, Joe Stilgoe, Liz Robertson, and Marti Webb. In 2015 he made his debut at Bestival and the following year at Camp Bestival.

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.

In 2004, Williams recorded Alone Together with the John Wilson Orchestra 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 appeared 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 awarded Jazz FM's album of the week. 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. Gary Williams Live in Brazil was released in 2013. In 2015 after a successful crowdfunding appeal he released a big band Christmas album Big Band Wonderland. In 2017 Williams released Gary Williams at the Movies, which was awarded four stars by the London Evening Standard which said, "This selection of movie tunes sung with Sinatra-esque flair, will transport you down memory lane and get your serotonin levels soaring." In 2018 he released 'Treasure Seeker' his first album as a singer/songwriter.

In 2002, Williams received the Outstanding Support Award from children's charity When You Wish Upon A Star and soon after was given the RNLI's Bronze Award for 10 years of service. In 2008 he was invited to a reception by the Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown at 10 Downing Street in acknowledgement of his work for The Caron Keating Foundation. In 2010 he performed a benefit concert for Grimsby's 'Big Red Heart Appeal'.

Gary Williams (born 1970) is a British jazz singer, writer, and broadcaster whose performances include concerts, cabaret shows, and theatre. Williams has recorded ten solo albums and written Cabaret Secrets, a book on stagecraft.