Swingin' on Broadway is jazz vocalist Gary Williams's third album, recorded at Abbey Road Studios and released in 2008. It is a collection of songs from some of the most famous Broadway musicals.
Critical reception
The album was released to positive reviews.
Malcolm Laycock of Big Band World gave it five stars and commented: "It’s a well-paced CD of enjoyable variety, skilfully performed. Gary’s in great voice and all’s well. I think I would rate this his best showing to date. Impressive sound balance achieved by producers John Wilson and Mike Dutton."Malcolm Laycock, Big Band World, August 3, 2007
Clive Fuller of Encore said: "From the opening song “Chim Chim Cheree” from Mary Poppins through to “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” from Spamalot the pace is well handled both vocally and instrumentally with plenty of opportunity for the soloists to shine... This is a must have CD."
Track listing
Personnel Performers Gary Williams – vocals Clive Dunstall – piano Luke Annesley – sax Phil Lee – guitar Richard Rodney Bennett – celeste Justin Woodward – vibraphone
Technical Producer – John Wilson Executive Producer – Mike Dutton Arrangements – Andrew Cottee, Clive Dunstall and Richard Rodney Bennett
References
External links Official Gary Williams web site: Swingin' on Broadway