Matthew Long certainly is the man with the Golden Voice, he adds a touch of class with his effortless renditions from that classic era. Matthew was influenced musically by his grandparents’ record collection during his childhood, developing an encyclopaedic knowledge of music and an extensive record collection.
In 2012, the Solihull-born entertainer embarked on his solo singing career, recording his first single ‘Dancing with You’ written by Texas-based musicians, Lamar and Sabrina Pecorino. In 2014, he performed a successful concert in his hometown of Shirley, backed by a trio of Midlands based musicians. The following year, Matthew presented his first four-date concert tour celebrating the music of “The Great Crooners” including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Matt Monro.
In 2018, Matthew performed a British tour with close friend and colleague, John Walton. The show ‘Two Crooners and an Age Gap’ is a musical hybrid combining popular standards and dramatized dialogue – aimed to highlight and discourage stereotypes of both age and youth. The tour, which was funded by the Arts Council England and the National Lottery, consisted of performances for Age UK centres at twelve venues in England.
Matthew can provide himself as a one-man show performing to backing tracks, or with live accompaniment from a pianist to a big band or Jazz Quartet: Piano, Bass, Drums and Saxophone/Clarinet - specialising in popular vocal standards in the Jazz, Swing and easy listening styles.
A perfect choice for drinks receptions, dinner dances, corporate events, weddings & private parties, he certainly adds a sophisticated ambience to any setting. Matthew specialises in songs made famous by the great crooners including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and many others, he has an extensive repertoire to choose from.
Show Options
1 x 60 mins
2 x 50 mins