Stephen McCarthy was born and raised in South Wales but now lives in the small village of Farncombe in Surrey.

He studied in London from 1992 to 1995 and since graduating has toured extensively in the UK as well as working in London.

Ranging from Trios to Big Band Stephen has enjoyed performing with a large number of musicians in a wide range of venues.

As a singer Stephen has always been heavily influenced by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker and Bobby Darin, and while he has his own unique sound these influences may explain why he is becoming known as one of the "new originals".

During August and September 2006 Stephen flew out to San Francisco to work with composer Phillip Putnam and also recorded a track for the American film company UGN's latest picture "Phoenix". Written by composer Steve Hill and lyricist Elliott McDow the song is called You And Nothing More.

"Awesome singing" - Simon Price (Metro London)

"Stephen just nails it to the ceiling" - Richard Niles (BBC)

"McCarthy should have a successful career ahead of him" -
Ian Mann (24dash.com)