Richard Taylor
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Delivering a seamless blend of romantic ballads, intimate tunes, and classic jazz and Rat Pack standards, Richard's velvety baritone voice brings a touch of sophistication and elegance to your special occasion. With extensive global performance experience, spanning from Austria to Oman, Richard is well-equipped with a tried-and-tested repertoire. Ideal for events like wedding breakfasts and cocktail parties, he also offers the flexibility to be booked with a pianist or a full live band, ensuring a memorable and classy musical experience.
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Highlights:
- Classically trained in Rat Pack, Swing, and Jazz genres!
- Broad repertoire including ballads, Rat Pack standards, swing, and more!
- Extensive experience with live performances across the UK and internationally in Italy, France, Dubai, Oman, Austria, and more!
Richard, born in Surrey, exhibited a keen interest in music from a young age. Raised in a household filled with various musical genres due to his parents being choir singers, it was inevitable that Richard would pursue a career in music.
While already a proficient musician and a natural singer, it was a pivotal moment during the 1990 World Cup when Richard attended the renowned "Three Tenors" concert that solidified his calling for singing. Subsequently, he enrolled for classical voice training at The Blackheath Conservatoire in London, having weekly lessons for four years. This transformative period significantly altered his voice and musical trajectory.
Even before vocal training, Richard felt at ease singing in the style often referred to as saloon, lounge, or crooning. His passion lay in performing songs from the Golden Age of contemporary singing (1920s to 1960s), including those from "The Great American Songbook" and show tunes by legendary songwriters like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Classical training provided Richard's voice with increased power, range, and flexibility, and he continues to receive regular voice lessons.
Influenced by notable swing and jazz singers, Richard cites Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Vic Damone, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Al Bowlly, and, notably, Frank Sinatra. However, his favorites are Matt Monro and Tony Bennett.
Richard's smooth and rich baritone voice adds a touch of class and elegance to various events. From romantic ballads like "Hello Young Lovers" and "We Kiss in a Shadow" to jazz standards including "Autumn Leaves," "Misty," and "Let There Be Love," he caters to a diverse musical palette. Richard also delivers swing classics like "Night and Day," "Come Fly With Me," and "Let’s Face the Music and Dance" for lively parties.
His versatility extends to powerful operatic arias, such as "The Toreador’s Song" from Carmen and "Non piu andrai" from The Marriage of Figaro, bringing sophistication to any event.
To date, Richard has graced prestigious venues across the UK, including the Grosvenor, Hilton, and Dorchester hotels on Park Lane, The London Hippodrome, Blenheim Palace, Hampton Court Palace, and Drumtochty Castle in Aberdeen. His international performances span Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Cyprus, Crete, the Czech Republic, and destinations further afield like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat in Oman.
Set List
Andy Williams
Hello Young Lovers
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
Moon River
Three Coins In The Fountain
Bobby Darin
Beyond The Sea
Mack The Knife
Dean Martin
Ain't That A Kick In The Head
That's Amore
Volare
Frank Sinatra
All Of Me
All Or Nothing At All
All The Way
Anything Goes
Autumn In New York
Begin The Beguine
Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
Come Fly With Me
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Darn That Dream
Didn't We
Fools Rush In
Fly Me To The Moon
For Once In My Life
How Do You Keep The Music Playing
I'll Be Around
I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Never Smile Again
In The Wee Small Hours
It Happened In Monterey
It's Alright With Me
I've Got The World On A String
I've Got You Under My Skin
Let’s Fall In Love
Love And Marriage
Moonlight In Vermont
Moonlight Serenade
My Funny Valentine
My Way
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Nice And Easy
Night And Day
Pennies From Heaven
Secret Love
Send In The Clowns
Some Enchanted Evening
Strangers In The Night
Summer Wind
Swingin' Down The Lane
That's Life
The Best Is Yet To Come
The Girl From Ipanema
The Good Life
The Lady Is A Tramp
The Nearness Of You
The Second Time Around
The Song Is You
The Summer Wind
The Tender Trap
The Very Thought Of You
The Way You Look Tonight
Theme From New York
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Three Coins In The Fountain
We’ll Meet Again
What A Difference A Day Makes
What Now My Love
Yesterday
You Do Something To Me
You Make Me Feel So Young
Young At Heart
Matt Monro
A Portrait Of My Love
Around The World
Born Free
Come Back To Me
From Russia With Love
How Do You Do
If She Walked Into My Life
I Get Along Without You Very Well
I Have Dreamed
My Kind Of Girl
My Love And Devotion
On A Clear Day
On Days Like These
Real Live Girl
Softly As I Leave You
Somewhere
This Is The Life
Who Can I Turn Too
You've Got Possibilities
Tony Bennett
Dancing In The Dark
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Let's Face The Music
Lullaby Of Broadway
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
Solitude
Stella By Starlight
Stranger In Paradise
Tenderly
The Days Of Wine And Roses
The Good Life
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Time After Time
When Joanna Loved Me
When Love Was All We Had
Michael Bublé
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Everything
Haven’t Met You Yet
Moondance
Sway
The Way You Look
Nat King Cole
Let There Be Love
Mona Lisa
Smile
Unforgettable
When I Fall In Love
Jazz Standards
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Autumn Leaves
Embraceable You
Haven't We Met
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Get A Kick Out Of You
It Had To Be You
Let’s Fall In Love
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Misty
Night And Day
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Sentimental Journey
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Summertime
These Foolish Things
The Very Thought Of You
What A Wonderful World
1940’s Swing
All The Things You Are
As Long As I Live
Be Careful It’s My Heart
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Cheek To Cheek
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
Down With Love
Forty Second Street
Hooray For Love
I Had The Craziest Dream
I Only Have Eyes For You
Isn’t This A Lovely Day
It's Been A Long Long Time
I’ve Got A Right To Sing The Blues
I’ve Got The World On A String
I've Heard That Song Before
Jeepers Creepers
Let’s Do It
My Shining Hour
Serenade In Blue
Singing In The Rain
Steppin’ Out With My Baby
Stormy Weather
This Is Always
This Years Kisses
Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
You’ll Never Know
You Stepped Out Of A Dream
Miscellaneous Ballads
Alfie
Almost Spring
A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
A Prelude To A Kiss
As Time Goes By
Danny Boy
For All We Know
How About Me
If I Love Again
I See The World Through Your Eyes
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Stardust
The Look Of Love
This Guy's In Love With You
We Kiss In A Shadow
You'll Never Walk Alone
Other Songs
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks
Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
La Bamba - Richie Valens
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Love On The Rocks - Neil Diamond
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & The Comets
September Morn - Neil Diamond
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
The Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston/George Benson
Three Times A Lady - The Commodores
You’ve Got A Friend – Carole King
Classical & Opera
Agnus Dei
Ave Maria
Bella Siccome Un Angelo
Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
Mattinata
No Piu Andrai
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
O Sole Mio
Panis Angelicus
Rondine Al Nido
Torna A Surriento
Votre Toast (The Toreador's Song)
Swinging Christmas Favourites
Frosty The Snowman
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Silent Night
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
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Fit the bill perfectly!
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Absolutely stunning voice, amazing artist, highly recommend
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Amazing Singer
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