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Steve Tyrell Biography
Steve Tyrell
🎤 Steve Tyrell – A Renaissance Man of the American Songbook
Steve Tyrell is an American singer, producer, and songwriter known for his warm voice, jazz-pop stylings, and heartfelt interpretations of classic standards. With a career spanning decades behind the mic and behind the scenes, Tyrell has become one of the premier interpreters of the Great American Songbook.
🌟 About Steve Tyrell
Born Stephen Louis Bilao III on December 19, 1944, in Palo Pinto County, Texas, Steve Tyrell began his career in music early, producing and promoting artists as a young executive at Scepter Records. He played a key role in shaping hits for legends like B.J. Thomas and Dionne Warwick.
Tyrell became a household name after singing “The Way You Look Tonight” for the Father of the Bride soundtrack in 1991. That single moment sparked a solo career devoted to bringing timeless standards to new generations, with albums full of reimagined classics.
More about his journey on Steve Tyrell’s Official Biography
🎶 Genres & Style
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Jazz
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Traditional Pop
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Soul-Influenced Standards
Tyrell’s signature style brings a relaxed, sincere approach to some of the most iconic songs ever written. With a voice that recalls Sinatra-era warmth and authenticity, he bridges the gap between nostalgia and contemporary flair.
🏆 Notable Achievements
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🏆 Grammy Award Winner for producing Rod Stewart’s Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III
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🎶 #1 Billboard Single: Co-writer of “How Do You Talk to an Angel”
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🎥 Featured in major films like Father of the Bride and Good Advice
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🎙️ Long-running performer at NYC’s iconic Café Carlyle
Explore his discography and accolades on AllMusic
🎧 Hit Songs
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“The Way You Look Tonight” – The song that launched his solo career
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“A Kiss to Build a Dream On” – A romantic staple delivered with warmth
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“Crush On You” – A jazzy number filled with charm and swing
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“The Simple Life” – A reflective tune full of elegance
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“I’ve Got a Crush on You” – A modern take on a classic Gershwin gem
🎥 Watch & Listen
📺 YouTube
Watch his live and studio performances on the Steve Tyrell Official YouTube Channel
🎧 Spotify
Listen to Steve Tyrell on Spotify
💡 Booking Appeal
Steve Tyrell delivers timeless elegance and soul in every performance. Whether fronting a big band or delivering an intimate cabaret-style set, he brings stories and songs to life with grace and depth.
Perfect for:
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Jazz & Blues Festivals
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Private Dinners & Celebrations
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Corporate Events
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Sophisticated Wedding Receptions
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Fundraisers & Charity Galas
🎤 Quote to Remember
“Music is the soundtrack of your life.” – Steve Tyrell
✨ Book Steve Tyrell for an evening of heartfelt standards, sophisticated sounds, and nostalgic charm. A night with Steve is like stepping into a timeless jazz lounge—where every song tells a story.
Steve Tyrell
🎤 Steve Tyrell – A Renaissance Man of the American Songbook
Steve Tyrell is an American singer, producer, and songwriter known for his warm voice, jazz-pop stylings, and heartfelt interpretations of classic standards. With a career spanning decades behind the mic and behind the scenes, Tyrell has become one of the premier interpreters of the Great American Songbook.
🌟 About Steve Tyrell
Born Stephen Louis Bilao III on December 19, 1944, in Palo Pinto County, Texas, Steve Tyrell began his career in music early, producing and promoting artists as a young executive at Scepter Records. He played a key role in shaping hits for legends like B.J. Thomas and Dionne Warwick.
Tyrell became a household name after singing “The Way You Look Tonight” for the Father of the Bride soundtrack in 1991. That single moment sparked a solo career devoted to bringing timeless standards to new generations, with albums full of reimagined classics.
More about his journey on Steve Tyrell’s Official Biography
🎶 Genres & Style
-
Jazz
-
Traditional Pop
-
Soul-Influenced Standards
Tyrell’s signature style brings a relaxed, sincere approach to some of the most iconic songs ever written. With a voice that recalls Sinatra-era warmth and authenticity, he bridges the gap between nostalgia and contemporary flair.
🏆 Notable Achievements
-
🏆 Grammy Award Winner for producing Rod Stewart’s Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III
-
🎶 #1 Billboard Single: Co-writer of “How Do You Talk to an Angel”
-
🎥 Featured in major films like Father of the Bride and Good Advice
-
🎙️ Long-running performer at NYC’s iconic Café Carlyle
Explore his discography and accolades on AllMusic
🎧 Hit Songs
-
“The Way You Look Tonight” – The song that launched his solo career
-
“A Kiss to Build a Dream On” – A romantic staple delivered with warmth
-
“Crush On You” – A jazzy number filled with charm and swing
-
“The Simple Life” – A reflective tune full of elegance
-
“I’ve Got a Crush on You” – A modern take on a classic Gershwin gem
🎥 Watch & Listen
📺 YouTube
Watch his live and studio performances on the Steve Tyrell Official YouTube Channel
🎧 Spotify
Listen to Steve Tyrell on Spotify
💡 Booking Appeal
Steve Tyrell delivers timeless elegance and soul in every performance. Whether fronting a big band or delivering an intimate cabaret-style set, he brings stories and songs to life with grace and depth.
Perfect for:
-
Jazz & Blues Festivals
-
Private Dinners & Celebrations
-
Corporate Events
-
Sophisticated Wedding Receptions
-
Fundraisers & Charity Galas
🎤 Quote to Remember
“Music is the soundtrack of your life.” – Steve Tyrell
✨ Book Steve Tyrell for an evening of heartfelt standards, sophisticated sounds, and nostalgic charm. A night with Steve is like stepping into a timeless jazz lounge—where every song tells a story.
Expand Full Bio
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist,, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. With his breakthrough performances in 'Father of the Bride' and 'Father of the Bride II,' Steve Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. With the grit and soul of a lifetime of experiences, producing hits for Grammy-winning Artists ranging from Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, to Rod Stewart and Diana Ross, Steve himself has sold hundreds of thousands of albums and gained a passionate following all over the world. His hits 'The Way You Look Tonight,' 'The Simple Life,' 'Crush On You' and 'The Sunny Side of The Street,' have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances.
With sold out shows across America and raves from around the world, his following increases day by day. Although Steve tours mainly with his band, he also enjoys playing with some of the most renowned orchestras in the land, and has appeared with The Boston Pops, twice with The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, and The Houston Symphony on several occasions. At the request of the Sinatra family and Quincy Jones, Steve was the featured performer with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at their season opening concert in which Frank Sinatra was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. Also at the request of the Sinatra family, he reprised that performance this past May at Carnegie Hall. This is one of the rare times the family has reached into the vault of original Sinatra arrangements to share them with another artist,. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City's Caf_ Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed in 36 years. Now Steve has become a fixture in New York and has played the Caf_ Carlyle to record crowds for the last 6 years.
As an artist,, all 7 of his American Standards albums have achieved top 5 status on Billboard's Jazz charts, and his first album 'A New Standard' was amongst the best selling jazz albums for over 5 years. His songs have been recorded by such revered artists as Ray Charles, Diana Ross, LL Cool J and Elvis Presley, and his song 'How Do You Talk To An Angel,' written and produced for Aaron Spelling's Fox television series 'The Heights,' was a No. 1 pop hit in 1992. Aside from being a Grammy Award winner, Tyrell has earned two Emmy nominations, 3 Ace Nominations, 2004 American Society of Young Musicians 'All That Jazz Award', 2004 The Wellness Community 'Human Spirit Award', 2006 Society of Singers 'Lifetime Achievement Award', and 2008 Los Angeles Jazz Society's 'Jazz Vocalist of the Year'.
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist,, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. With his breakthrough performances in ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Father of the Bride II,’ Steve Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. With the grit and soul of a lifetime of experiences, producing hits for Grammy-winning Artists ranging from Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, to Rod Stewart and Diana Ross, Steve himself has sold hundreds of thousands of albums and gained a passionate following all over the world. His hits ‘The Way You Look Tonight,’ ‘The Simple Life,’ ‘Crush On You’ and ‘The Sunny Side of The Street,’ have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances.
With sold out shows across America and raves from around the world, his following increases day by day. Although Steve tours mainly with his band, he also enjoys playing with some of the most renowned orchestras in the land, and has appeared with The Boston Pops, twice with The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, and The Houston Symphony on several occasions. At the request of the Sinatra family and Quincy Jones, Steve was the featured performer with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at their season opening concert in which Frank Sinatra was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. Also at the request of the Sinatra family, he reprised that performance this past May at Carnegie Hall. This is one of the rare times the family has reached into the vault of original Sinatra arrangements to share them with another artist,. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City’s Caf_ Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed in 36 years. Now Steve has become a fixture in New York and has played the Caf_ Carlyle to record crowds for the last 6 years.
As an artist,, all 7 of his American Standards albums have achieved top 5 status on Billboard’s Jazz charts, and his first album ‘A New Standard’ was amongst the best selling jazz albums for over 5 years. His songs have been recorded by such revered artists as Ray Charles, Diana Ross, LL Cool J and Elvis Presley, and his song ‘How Do You Talk To An Angel,’ written and produced for Aaron Spelling’s Fox television series ‘The Heights,’ was a No. 1 pop hit in 1992. Aside from being a Grammy Award winner, Tyrell has earned two Emmy nominations, 3 Ace Nominations, 2004 American Society of Young Musicians ‘All That Jazz Award’, 2004 The Wellness Community ‘Human Spirit Award’, 2006 Society of Singers ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, and 2008 Los Angeles Jazz Society’s ‘Jazz Vocalist of the Year’.
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