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You are cordially invited to an evening with STAR OF THE WEST END’S ‘RAT PACK’ Gary Williams GARY WILLIAMS is widely acknowledged as one of Britain’s finest swing singers. A favourite with Europe’s leading orchestras he regularly headlines with the BBC Big Band, BBC Concert Orchestra, the Hallé and Ireland’s RTE. Career highlights include the role of Frank Sinatra in the West End’s ‘Rat Pack’, Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Albert Hall, Sinatra’s Palm Springs home, The LA Jazz Festival and Buckingham Palace. Well known clients include BT, Cliff Richard, The Houses of Parliament, Blenheim Palace, Gloria Hunniford, Menzies, The Police Federation, Vodafone, Pinewood Studios and Lord Moynihan. “ One of the best voices Britain has ever produced.” The Times Gary and his musicians have performed for 100s of weddings, Civil Partnerships, corporate events and private parties. Whether you want stylish cabaret for an intimate dinner or to keep the dance floor packed, Gary Williams and his musicians guarantee you a perfect evening. “Everybody loved your music, it was just perfect! Thanks very much to you and the band for making this a great evening. I will definitively keep you in mind if I am looking for music for a function again.” Claudia Sauer, Bride at Castle Ashby “ As always you were examplary and so many people passed comment on your enourmous talent - of course I’ve known this for many years. The way you created the atmosphere in such a tasteful fashion will stay with us forever - so huge thanks for creating such a memorable day.” Gloria Hunniford for OK Magazine’s ‘Strictly Tea Dancing’ “ I had heard your demo CD so I knew you were good, but even I didn’t realise you would be so incredible! You are the talk of the town.” Sally Burgos, New York Wedding Make your choice... Gary with... What You Get The BOS Swing Band Stylish, intimate and flexible, ideal for Four of the UKs most versatile musicians, small parties. direct from the West End. Piano, bass, drums and sax. The Big BOS Swing Band Want a big band, but don’t have the Eight of London’s finest session musicians for space? With four-brass, this ‘little big- a more affordable “big band” sound: piano, band’ gives the flavour and impact of bass, drums, guitar, trumpet, tenor, alto and ‘the real thing’. The most popular choice. trombone The BOS Big Band There’s nothing like the real sound and The unmistable sound and impact of a impact of a big-band. They look great, sensational big band: piano, bass, drums, and sound amazing. guitar, 4 x trumpets, 5 x saxes, 4 x trombones. “ Gary, many thanks for your fantastic show last Thursday at Pinewood Studios for The Alexander Mann Solutions Gala Dinner, words fail us! When can you come back?” Paul Kilpatrick, Alexander Mann Solutions “ Every song he sang was word and note perfect and confirmed the belief of many in his audience, now surely his ‘fans’, that he is the best young singer of the Sinatra era of melodies in the country, if not the world... his presentation of all of these well-loved classics was performed with a panache which would have pleased ‘The Guv’nor’ himself.” Perfectly Frank Magazine All your favourites... Gary has a repetoire of over 200 songs, from “Rat Pack” favourites to 60s dance favourites. Here are a few of the most requested: Ain’t That A Kick In The Head Get Me to the Church On My Funny Valentine (Bublé) (Dean Martin) Time (SInatra) Music To Watch Girls By Beyond the Sea (Darrin) Have You Met Miss Jones? (Andy Williams) Bamboleo (Gipsy Kings) (Robbie Williams) My Kinda Town (Sinatra) Can’t Take My Eyes Off You Hello Dolly (Louis Armstrong) My Way (Sinatra) (Andy Williams) It’s Not Unusual (Tom Jones) New York, New York (Sinatra) Cheek to Cheek (Nat Cole) It Had to Be You (Harry Route 66 (Nat Cole) Connick Jr) Come Fly With Me (Bublé) Save The Last Dance For Me L.O.V.E. (Nat Cole) Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Bublé) (Bublé) Lady Is A Tramp (Sinatra) Strangers In The Night Daydream Believer Leroy Brown (Sinatra) (Sinatra) Delilah (Tom Jones) Let There Be Love (Nat Cole) Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) Don’t Rain on My Parade Let’s Face the Music (Bublé) (Bobby Darrin) Mack the Knife (Bobby Under My Skin (Sinatra) Eye of the Tiger (Paul Anka) Darrin) Unforgettable (Nat Cole) Everybody Loves Somebody Memories Are Made of This Up And Away (The Fifth Sometimes (Dean Martin) (Dean Martin) Dimension) Feel So Young (Sinatra) Moon River (Andy Williams) Volare (Dean Martin) Fly Me to the Moon (Sinatra) Moondance (Bublé) When I Fall In Love For Once In My Life (Sinatra) Mr Bojangles (Sammy Davis) Wonderwall (Paul Anka) “ Gary sang this flawlessly and every single word could be heard perfectly. Even the members of the orchestra were applauding after the two encores. The publicity for the show used the song title ‘Unforgettable’ and that is how I shall think of the evening.” Clive Fuller – Encore Magazine What they say... “Reliable, professional ... for 3 years “There are not many singers who could running Gary and his band have been perform in such a small and intimate perfect!” Lord Moynihan, Annual SIA atmosphere. You judged the audience Dinner to perfection and my client is quite delighted.” Clive Thomas, Prestige “For the last 24 years I have organised Promotions the event ... without a shadow of a doubt this was the best ever.” Police “My phone has never stopped with Federation Silver Jubilee Dinner people raving about Gary and his band! They made the night the most “Thank you to you and your musicians successful one anyone can remember. for propelling my birthday celebration They’ll definitely be back!”Major Rick from a great night to a memorable one. Attard, Hullavington, Wilts This was an intimate party and you are to be complimented on your success “You were the perfect entertainment for in bringing a ‘big sound’ to such a our New Year’s Eve dinner party.” small gathering without any loss of Barbara Dickson richness. Finally, thank you for dealing with some of my more robust guests “A very belated big thanks for a lovely in a light-hearted and amusing manner wedding. You were fantastic and - it added greatly to the evening’s everyone commented on the band. entertainment.” Bill Moores, Birthday Thank you also for your personal input Party at Motcombs Private Rooms, - I thoroughly enjoyed myself and hope Knightbridge you did too.” Michelle de Young, Wedding ...and keep on saying! “Gary - what can we say? A touch of “We have been inundated with thank class. What you and your band put you cards and all saying (just as we together on the day was absolutely knew you would be!) what a hit you perfect, classy and memorable. Our were. Fantastic! “The icing on the cake” guests loved it and we loved it too. was mentioned more than once! We Thank you” Richard and Debbie, have been fans for years and you were Wedding everything and more we hoped for... you made the evening. You have a wonderful “What a marvellous performance you talent but more importantly you are a gave! To hold the audience’s attention lovely person. Thank you so much.” like that for over an hour was remarkable Mr and Mrs Willey - Golden Wedding – you had us all in the palm of your Anniversary hand. You are without doubt one of the best cabaret artists I have ever seen! “We just wanted to say a huge and Thank you and I look forward to seeing belated thank you for playing at our you again.” Eric Cockman, 80th wedding on 3rd June. Many people Birthday Party, Down Hall, Bishop’s have said to us how wonderful the band Stortford was, that it was ‘proper music’ and they could actually talk as well as listen.” “What can I say? You were amazing, Linda Verrell, Brighton Wedding thank you so much for making our day so special. We had the most amazing day that we’ll remember always.” Vanessa, Bride at Chilston Park Country House Hotel “And not only is he a brilliant singer; he also puts the audience at ease. A lot of artists are not good at being themselves when not singing – Gary is as relaxed chatting as he is singing, and he’s funny too. Don’t miss him.” Michael Darvell London What’s On Watch the video showreel at www.garywilliams.co.uk For more information and availability please call Gary Parkes Music Ltd. 020 7794 1581 172 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 2AT.