Treasure Seeker (Gary Williams album)
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.
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| Released | September 19, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | Kenilworth Studios | |||
| Genre | jazz | |||
| Length | 44:03 | |||
| Label | BOS Records | |||
| Producer | Gary Williams | |||
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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 |
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| 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 | |
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