Matt Forbes

Jazz Singer

Birthplace Canada

#190,248 Most Popular

About

Baritone singer known for his vintage pop stylings. He covers songs from the Great American Songbook and from contemporary pop artists, putting a unique retro twist with his deep voice. You can find his music on his YouTube channel with 30,000 subscribers.

Before Fame

When growing up, he gravitated toward vintage pop as his parents would play artists like Fleetwood MacThe Beatles, and U2. He credits this early exposure with his inclination to the big band sound and jazz. Moreover, he has always considered himself an old soul.

Trivia

His most popular YouTube video is a cover of the song "Gloomy Sunday," which was made famous in English by Billie Holiday. This cover was released on his debut album Coulda Woulda Shoulda, released in 2015. Both his debut and sophomore albums comprise covers of popular songs. In 2024 and 2025, he portrayed The Grinch on the Grinch Musical Tour. 

Family Life

He is from Canada. His family supported his musical endeavors from a young age and exposed him to classic songs.

Associated With

He has performed for the President of Frank Sinatra Enterprises and draws considerable inspiration from the jazz crooner.