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Great selection of songs. This is a great cd. The jazzy, easy listening mood music has at once a warm and a sophisticated style. I'm giving it as a Christmas gift to all the friends who've enjoyed it at my house. Chris Lindley
We were in an Italian restaurant and a CD was playing. The restaurant owner told me who the singer was and as soon as I got home I looked him up on Amazan. I love the entire CD. Alot of times you can order a CD and only like a few songs but all the songs on this CD are great.
Steve Tyrell has a way of bringing back the good old days of romantic music.Really enjoy his smooth and easy way of singing. A real pleasure listening to.
Now he goes into Give Me the Simple Life and I am absolutely floored. I saw the countenance of an older, smile face and then I heard this gentleman, Steve Tyrell sing On The Sunny Side of the Street like the crooners of the Big Band era yet with a throaty, raspy voice that was actually positively endearing. I had never seen nor heard of Steve Tyrell until one day I turned the remote to one of those music marquee cable channels way up in the 600's. This man has style, he is debonair to coin an old hackneyed term, but he is good. As usual considering my modus operandi in these cases, I went to the net to look him up. It seems that Steve is a high profile and fabulously successful music producer and yet he can pack a concert hall as a pop singer. A New Standard will keep you listening and yet wondering about this older guy who puts alot of better known players to shame. If you like the Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme or Dick Hamyes soothing and mellow fare, buy Steve Tyrell and be prepared to be presented with sheer excellence and know how.Jay Adler, Music Critic, Massapequa, New York
I agree with Amazon when they state that he sings with the enthusiasm of an older baby boomer who just discovered his parents' record collection. Joe Sample plays the piano magnificently, too. Other high points on this CD include "I'll Be Seeing You" written by Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal; Steve plays with the tempo of the vocals ever so slightly to add an extra touch of class to "I'll Be Seeing You." In addition, "Smile," the last track, features a harmonica solo by "Toots" Thielemans that shines like pure gold. Bob Mann plays great guitar as Bob Magnusson weaves magic on bass; Steve's vocals and the work of the band create a sublime rendition of "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby." "Cheek To Cheek" boasts a great arrangement by Alan Pasqua; and Steve performs "The Way You Look Tonight" better than I've ever heard this number done. "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" has always been a favorite of mine; and Steve treats this ballad with an infectious enthusiasm and a type of boyish playful energy that charms you instantly. The CD track set begins with two songs from the movie entitled Father Of The Bride, Part II.
"Give Me The Simple Life" signals the beginning of a CD that is soothing and just plain wonderful to enjoy. Bob Mann's arrangement makes great use of the percussion; and the music complements Steve's performance perfectly. Steve Tyrell will not disappoint you on his CD entitled A New Standard. Burt Bacharach personally adds a small tribute to Steve as well. Awesome.Steve's interpretation of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" sparkles; and the trumpet solos by Harry "Sweets" Edison and Clark Terry add color to this classic ballad. "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby" is another high point for this album; Steve's jazzy rendition infuses this standard with new depth and a type of vigor you just don't hear too often these days. It is increasingly rare that an artistic male singer of our times is bold enough to tackle the older standards the way Steve does; and the way Steve makes it seem so easy proves that he has a special gift to share with us.
Listen closely and you'll also hear Steve improvising some of the lyrics, too--and this works well on this number."I Can't Get Started With You" lets Steve sing of how, despite financial and material success, he cannot be truly happy without his one true love. All throughout this CD, Steve sings remarkably well and his slightly gravely voice exudes energy and masculine warmth. I wish Steve had performed "Smile" at just a slightly slower tempo; but "Smile" reflects good judgment nevertheless. Bob Mann plays guitar very well to enhance the beauty of "On The Sunny Side Of The Street," too. Once again Steve improvises some of the lyrics for a great effect. The liner notes include great black and white photos of Steve and the members of the band; and Steve writes a few words thanking the numerous people who helped make this album a reality. I would highly recommend this CD for Steve Tyrell fans; and anyone who enjoys classic pop vocals will love this CD as well.Enjoy.
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