Treasure Seeker is the tenth album from jazz vocalist Gary Williams and his first as singer-songwriter. Recorded at Kenilworth Studios in 2018, all songs are co-written with Jonathan Nickoll. It was recorded with full big band and a jazz combo.
Interviewed in the Grimsby Telegraph, Williams said the album's title track was inspired by an article in the newspaper in January 1985, where a 14-year-old Williams showed off his obscure collectables and curiosities.[1]
Nick Wakeman reviewing for Musical Theatre Review gave the album 5 stars and said, "...why did I constantly play this album on repeat for about three hours? ...it may have something to do with the silky-smooth tones of Gary Williams’ voice rendering songs I had never heard before but I am sure I will be hearing a lot more of in the near future"[2]
Jazz critic Michael Ferber said, "This album is of outstanding excellence…"[3]
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Next Big Thing"
2:10
2.
"Never Say I Love You"
3:23
3.
"Kiss Me on a Rainy Day"
3:54
4.
"When Sunday Comes"
2:54
5.
"Don't Trust A Wink"
3:12
6.
"He's A Tramp"
3:02
7.
"Give Me One Second"
2:12
8.
"Growing Pains"
3:34
9.
"I Blame The Moon"
3:43
10.
"Don't Talk About Time"
3:26
11.
"The Dreamer"
4:24
12.
"Our Love Grows Stronger"
4:28
13.
"Treasure Seeker"
3:46
14.
"When Sunday Comes (boogaloo version)"
3:00
Total length:
44:03
Personnel
Performers
Gary Williams – vocals
Piano/keys – Clive Dunstall (all tracks except 1 and 7)
