Swingin' on Broadway

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.

Swingin' on Broadway
Studio album by
Gary Williams
ReleasedFebruary 1, 2008
RecordedAbbey Road Studios
Genremusical
LabelVocalion
ProducerJohn Wilson, Mike Dutton
Gary Williams chronology
In the Lounge with Gary Williams
(2006)		 Swingin' on Broadway
(2008)		 Gary Williams Meets Frank Sinatra
(2010)

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."[1]

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
No.TitleLength
1."Chim Chim Cheree" (from Mary Poppins)2:30
2."All I Need Is The Girl" (from Gypsy)2:08
3."This Can't Be Love" (from The Boys from Syracuse)2:36
4."Anything Goes" (from Anything Goes)2:31
5."On The Street Where You Live" (from My Fair Lady)3:45
6."Who Will Buy" (from Oliver!)2:27
7."You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" (from Annie)2:40
8."It's A Fine Day For Walking Country Style" (from Miss Chicken Little)3:26
9."On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" (from On a Clear Day You Can See Forever)2:26
10."My Favourite Things" (from The Sound of Music)2:19
11."The Surrey with the Fringe On Top" (from Oklahoma!)4:44
12."Isn't It A Pity" (from Pardon My English)4:44
13."Wonderful" (from Wicked)2:53
14."Save The Last Dance For Me" (from Dirty Dancing)2:48
15."Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (from Spamalot)3:23
Total length:45:20

Personnel

Performers

  • Gary Williams – vocals
  • Clive Dunstall – piano
  • Luke Annesley – sax
  • Phil Lee – guitar
  • Richard Rodney Bennett – celeste
  • Justin Woodward – vibraphone

Technical

References
  1. Malcolm Laycock, Big Band World, August 3, 2007
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