The Story
About Midnight Chicago
Midnight Chicago was born from a shared love of the golden age of American jazz — that magical era when the great voices and the great instrumentalists came together in smoke-filled clubs to create something truly unforgettable.
Dorian Johnstone and Gray Reeder bring decades of performance experience to this duo, combining rich, crooning vocals with the warm, expressive sound of the tenor saxophone. The result is an act that captures the essence of classic jazz while feeling fresh, engaging, and utterly captivating.
Based in the UK, Midnight Chicago is available for weddings, corporate events, private parties, restaurant residencies, and festival appearances nationwide. The act can be tailored to suit intimate gatherings or larger celebrations, with repertoire spanning the Great American Songbook, classic jazz standards, and the timeless hits of the crooner era.
Dorian Johnstone
Vocals
Dorian has performed in over fifty towns and cities across the UK, building a reputation for his authentic vocal style and charismatic stage presence. Known for his Nat King Cole Experience, Dorian brings a deep understanding of the crooner tradition — the phrasing, the warmth, the effortless cool — to every performance. His voice has graced weddings, corporate events, festivals, and high streets from Liverpool to Brighton, from Cardiff to Norwich.
Gray Reeder
Tenor Saxophone
Gray is a gifted tenor saxophonist whose playing is steeped in the jazz tradition while remaining wholly contemporary. His rich, full-bodied tone and improvisational flair add an extra dimension to Midnight Chicago's sound, weaving melodic lines around Dorian's vocals that elevate every song. Together they create a musical conversation that is the heart and soul of the act.