West End musical performer Marc Joseph has released his debut solo album.

Mr Joseph, who played the lead in the notorious flop The Fields of Ambrosia and Annie, sings a selection of hits on the CD, titled Clear Blue Sky.

Produced by label Making Records, it features a duet with Helena Blackman, runner-up on BBC reality show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?

Mr Joseph, 38, tells People: “I like singing songs that have lyrics which portray a story and throw a lot of emotion into it. I like to open myself up and show my vulnerability.”

Liverpool-born Mr Joseph trained as a chemical pathologist before pursuing a career in music. He won an Andrew Lloyd Webber Scholarship to study at London’s Arts Educational School. He lives in West Kensington.