Kevin Gray is an award-winning performer and producer who has earned himself recognition and praise in regional theatre, including the coveted Perry Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Nick in “Baby”). In addition, his role as Narrator in “Blood Brothers” helped the production team win another Perry for Best Musical.
Critics and audiences agree; Kevin’s energy, voice, stories, and interpretations, along with a great sounding band, brings the music to life. Over the years thousands have enjoyed Kevin’s performances and his unique joyful shows performing some of the greatest music ever written.
Kevin performs with the big band sounds of the 17 piece Summer Swing Orchestra, he is also a guest artist with multiple other orchestras but mostly he performs with the 78 West Jazz Ensemble. Their mission for over 20 years has been to “give back to the community” creating exciting, fun, financially successful fundraising events. Kevin also performs solo shows using music tracks.
Their “Sinatra Tribute Show” has had rave reviews and it’s a great fundraiser for venues seating 100 or more. His recent success creating, producing and performing in a Patriotic Concert for Veterans had over 100 performers and musicians including special guest headliners. It’s perfect for venues seating over 500. Kevin also has two new shows a “Tony Bennett Tribute” as well as “Broadway Sounds”.
One of Kevin’s greatest joys and desires is having an audience leave the show with such an abundance of good spirits, that in a few days thousands will be affected by their joyful energy.
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Song List
- A bit of earth
- All I ask of you
- All of Me
- All or nothing at all
- All the way
- Almost like being in love
- Angel Eyes
- Anthem
- Anything Goes
- As if we never said goodbye
- Autumn leaves
- Begin the beguine
- Besame Mucho
- Best is yet to come
- Bewitched bothered and bewildered
- Beyond the Sea
- Blue Moon
- Blues in the night
- Body and soul
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams
- Bring Him Home
- Call me irresponsible
- Cheek to Cheek
- Chicago
- Children will Listen
- Come dance with me
- Come Fly with Me
- Danny Boy
- Days of wine and roses
- Don’t get around much anymore
- Don’t rain on my parade
- Empty chairs at empty tables
- Father to son
- Fly me to the moon
- For Once in My Life
- Funny
- Girl from Ipanema
- Good thing going
- Goody Goody
- Grace
- How do you Keep The Music Playing
- I am what I am
- I can see clearly now
- I don’t remember you/sometimes a day goes by
- I dreamed a dream
- I get a kick out of you
- I got rhythm
- I left my heart in San Francisco
- I only have eyes for you
- I wanna be around
- I won’t Dance
- If ever I would leave you
- If I ruled the world
- I’ll be seeing you
- Impossible dream
- Indian Summer
- It don’t mean a thing
- I’ve got you under my skin
- I’ve grown accustomed to your face
- Javert’s suicide
- Jeepers creepers
- Just in time
- Just one of those things
- King George song from Hamilton
- Kiss of the Spider Woman
- Lady is a tramp
- Last midnight
- Let’s Face the Music and Dance
- Losing my Mind
- Love is here to stay
- Luck be a lady
- Lullaby of Broadway
- Mack the Knife
- Make someone happy
- Marry me/a quiet thing
- Maybe This Time
- Memory
- Mr Cellophane
- My Favorite Things
- My Foolish Heart
- My Funny Valentine
- Nature Boy
- Nice and Easy
- Nice work if you can get it
- Night and Day
- Nightingale Sang at Berkeley Square
- No one is Alone
- Over the Rainbow
- People
- Pure Imagination
- Quando Quando Quando
- Rags to riches
- Satin Doll
- Save the last dance for me
- Send in the clowns
- Sing you sinners
- Smile
- Speak low
- Stars
- Steppin out with my Baby
- Summertime
- Sunrise sunset
- Sway
- Taking a chance on love
- Tell me it’s not true
- That’s all there is
- That’s entertainment
- That’s Amore
- That’s Life
- The best is yet to come
- The boulevard of broken dreams
- The Games I Play
- The Good Life
- The Lady is a Tramp
- The shadow of your smile
- The way you look tonight
- There will never be another you
- They all laughed
- This is the moment
- Time after time
- Unlikely Lovers
- Watch what happens
- We can be kind
- What a wonderful world
- What are you doing the rest of your life
- What more can I say
- What would I do
- When you’re smiling
- Who am I
- Who can I turn to
- Witchcraft
- You and I
- You go to my head
- You make me feel so young
- You must have been a beautiful baby
Testimonials
Absolutely Awesome!! Kevin Gray and 78 West were Fabulous!! Lenore L
The Sinatra event was beyond expectations! Simply Amazing! Beyond wonderful! It was a night to remember. Thank you for delivering such a memorable event.Elena P. The Paterson Rotary
Thanks for a GREAT show!! We were totally impressed with the musicians, the song selections and most especially with you and the repartee you had with the audience. Let’s do an “encore performance” next year! Fr. Len Pastor, Lady of Lourdes
Wow!! What a wonderful talent you have! Your calming smoothing tones bring the Spirit of God into our hearts. I'm so grateful for this as it is so difficult to feel that on a daily basis..... Renaye W
Kevin thank you!! You, Steve and all the band members were such a joy to work with, and you completely set the tone for an absolute fantastic evening. The #1 piece of feedback has been the "the band was amazing!". We so appreciate you being part of the event and I really hope we can make this an annual thing with the Summer Swing!Heather T. Norwescap
Kevin Gray and the 78West Jazz Quintet were perfect. The show quality was beyond expectations. The band was really tight and Kevin's vocals were spot on. His renditions of both the high energy songs and ballads were exceptional. Kevin is a real showman and his voice along with his interpretations kept the audience locked into each moment. Patron's loved it.Bob G