The Show
Lets Sing....
Ian prides himself on his attention to detail and his professionalism will bring you the ultimate Matt Monro Experience. Ian sings with some of the best full orchestral backing tracks (you won’t hear any synthesisers here) and you’ll be amazed just how close Ian sounds to the real thing, with perfect English diction, Ian will bring Matt’s songbook alive as if the great Man had never been away!
Ian is rightly recognised as one of the finest singers around and is just as proud of his London roots as Matt himself was. Ian was recently offered the lead in the massive West End hit ‘The Rat Pack’ and the chance to play his other great hero, Frank Sinatra who was also a massive fan of the boy from Shoreditch, Matt Monro.
Ian has sung in some of the top venues in the UK and for some of the biggest names in show business, eg; Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Wedding.
You will hear all of Matt’s hits, sung to perfection, like the classic ‘Portrait of My Love’, cool swinging up tempo hits like ‘My Kind of Girl’ and beautiful love songs like ‘Softly As I Leave You’.
You will also hear Matt’s greatest chart success ‘Walk Away’ sung with perfect timing and understated English passion. Lennon and McCartney’s classic ‘Yesterday’ which was a massive hit for Matt, along with ‘On Days Like These’ from the Italian Job.
The song Matt will forever be associated with ‘Born Free’ and many other movie theme songs which Matt sang in his long career, are also included. Ian can tailor the show to your personal requirements, so if you have a favourite Matt Monro hit, Ian will make sure it is included in the tribute.
Ian will launch into ‘From Russia With Love’ in a tailor made exact replica of Matt Monros’ trade mark black tuxedo, immaculately attired in sixties chic. So if you’re looking for a Matt Monro Tribute Experience to remember, whether it be for a function, wedding, private party or corporate event call 01268 412806 or Ian’s Mobile 07768 872587.
The Story Of
The Italian Job
On Days LikeThese
The classic British caper movie The Italian Job which encapsulated cool Britannia in 1969 featured this well-loved classic song, written by the American Musical Genius, Quincy Jones with an unforgettable lyric by Sir Don Black is one of Matt’s best remembered songs, we hope you enjoy hearing Ian’s version. Let’s blow the doors off…
SONG LIST
- Born Free
- This is the life
- On days like these
- My Kind of girl
- Walk Away
- Yesterday
- As long as she needs me
- Who can I turn to
- Somewhere
- With these hands
And many many more…
Many Songs By Other Great Singers Matt Admired Can Also Be Included In The Show
Frank Sinatra
Matt Monro was often referred to as the ‘British’ Sinatra. Matt was a massive Sinatra fan and was flattered by this comparison, although he always strived to be very much his own singer. He recorded many of Sinatra’s songs and Sinatra material can be mixed and matched into the Matt Monro Show. All the hits and more can be there: ‘New York, New York’, ‘My way’, ‘Strangers in the night’, ‘I’ve got you under my skin’ and many more.
Ian is one of the four most Sinatra singers in the country, recently appeared on a Channel 5 documentary about Mr Sinatra singing and impersonating him and provided some of the facts and material for the recent documentary – Sinatra His Way, The King of the Crooners.
Dean Martin
When it comes to the Matt Monro show the music of Dean Martin can be included. Ian can include many of his most famous songs. “That’s Amore” is always a show favourite. Dean was an underrated and multi-talented enigma and Ian is always pleased when audiences request some of his songs. Songs Ian can include in his sets are:
- “All I do is dream of you”
- “Everybody loves somebody sometimes”
- “Sway”
- “All I do is dream of you”
- “Everybody loves somebody sometimes”
- “Sway”
- “Return to me”
- “Send me the pillow that you dream on”
Sammy Davis Jnr
Sammy was the great American entertainer, he was a singer, dancer, impressionist, comedian and actor and played a number of musical instruments. Experience that smooth mellow sound as Ian sings hits like “Mr. Bojangles” and “The Candy Man”.
When Matt Monro was on ‘This is your life’, Sammy flew into London from the states especially to be there and was a guest on honour on this very memorable night in Matt’s life. Matt never forgot that one of America’s greatest entertainers was there with him on his big night.
Many of Sammy’s great hits can be included in the Matt Monro experience.
Michael Bublé
One of the modern kings of swing, his songs can be included in the show. He has in fact covered some of Matt’s songs including ‘My Kind of Girl’ and his musical catalogue can fit seamlessly in to the Matt Monro Show. Hit’s like: ‘Haven’t met you yet’, ‘Everything’, ‘Home’, ‘Feeling Good’ can be included if requested.
Pop and dance songs can be added to get your party “rocking”. Ian can glide into Motown and party songs to give your event an added lift with an “eclectic” mix of Dance material, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern pop music can be sung as Ian reads the crowd and will get your friends ‘dancing the night away’.
Nat King Cole
Matt’s beautiful voice was often compared to the great Nat King Cole’s. They sang in a very similar style, indeed Nat recorded some of Matt’s songs like ‘Portrait of my love’. Matt returned the compliment recording Nat’s ‘Let there be love’. Their voices were considered to be of the same style, so much so, when Nat King Cole sadly passed away, in 1965, Nat’s record company, Capital Records, offered Matt Monro £1m record deal as his replacement. Many of Nat’s great songs can be included in the Matt Monro tribute such as; ‘Unforgettable’, ‘Mona Lisa’, ‘Root 66’, ‘Stardust’ and many more.
Pop & Dance Music
Pop and dance songs can be added to get your party “rocking”. Ian can glide into Motown and party songs to give your event an added lift with an “eclectic” mix of Dance material, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern pop music can be sung as Ian reads the crowd and will get your friends ‘dancing the night away’.
Bring a point of view, but be flexible. Be truthful when you sing and when you speak. Mean what you say and always do what you say you will. An audience can sense sincerity, be worthy of your goals, your heroes and mentors. Be courageous in your musical choices, surprise the audience and never settle for less. Never break your word, it is your most precious asset. Find a path you love and the work becomes your passion. I will do everything I can to make your event the best I can, and this is my promise to you.
Quality can always be improved; preparation is quality’s best friend. Always buy the best musical equipment, the best is always the cheapest. There is no shortcut to quality. 
There is something sacred about music, be generous in your musical choices. Every time you walk on stage you have the opportunity to begin again, more intelligently. Be articulate, flexible and expressive. Be passionate, don’t take yourself too seriously, music is the shorthand of emotion. Be truthful when you sing and when you speak. Try to be nice to everyone. Be grateful, be kind, be sincere.
Be brave, be positive, never negative. Represent your values and encapsulate them. Know one becomes a singer because of the money, be dedicated, don’t give up, you have to respect yourself, only then can you learn to respect others. Always pay attention and always find the joy. Your profession is not what brings home your pay cheque, it’s what you were put on earth to do, so do it with such passion and integrity that it becomes spiritual in its calling.
Be 100% present, always. Remember that your profession is not what you do, it is who you are. When you sing, earn the privilege of your audience’s time. You are what you do so do it with enthusiasm. If you don’t take risks, you risk even more. Be early, be ready and say thank you. Remember opportunity is missed by many people because it is often dressed in overalls and looks like hard work. A professional always finds his truth in the work. You already buy yourself energy and creativity if you come prepared and are early