''At The Movies'' is the ninth album from

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vocalist

Gary Williams Gary Bruce Williams (born March 4, 1945) is an American university administrator and former college basketball coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Maryland, the Ohio State University, Boston College, and American University. I ...

. Recorded at Kenilworth Studios in 2017, the album was originally intended to feature only

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songs but was later expanded to cover songs from the movies. It was recorded with full

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and a

combo. The

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awarded the album four stars saying, "This selection of movie tunes sung with Sinatra-esque flair, will transport you down memory lane and get your serotonin levels soaring." Musical Theatre Review said, "He has such a beautiful voice – just like black velvet and, although the style is not completely to my liking (jazz-orientated) there is something about his voice that is completely mesmerising." New York's Cabaret Scene's magazine said, "This is one of those perfect, easy-listening albums, excellent for relaxing to after a day at work, or serving as background music at a dinner party."

Track listing

Personnel

Performers * Gary Williams – vocals * Matt Regan and Clive Dunstall – piano * Joe Pettitt – bass * Elliott Henshaw – drums * Nigel Price – guitar * Malcolm Melling – trumpet * Graeme Blevins – saxes/flute * Adrian Revell – reeds * Chris Traves – trombone and percussion * Angela Barnes – French horn *

Anthony Kerr Anthony Kerr is a British jazz vibraphone player, who has performed and recorded internationally with Georgie Fame, Charlie Watts, BBC Big Band, Robbie Williams, Joe Lovano, Jacqui Dankworth, and Courtney Pine. His compositions have been broadcas ...

– vibes * Producer and Studio Engineer: Chris Traves * Executive Producer: Gary Williams * Arrangers: Phil Steel (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 – horns; Caleb Collins (tracks 5, 15); Chris Traves (track 8 – trombones); Paul Campbell (track 12); David Carter (track 13)

References

External links

Official Gary Williams web site: At The Movies
{{Authority control 2017 albums Gary Williams (singer) albums