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Often cited as the world's true "romance crooner" and proponent of all things love, legendary jazz balladeer Steve Tyrell will release his new collection, I'll Take Romance, which features 12 tracks with Tyrell, backed by his band along with a String Orchestra. The release of I'll Take Romance will be accompanied by tour dates across the country, including his annual seven week run at New York City's legendary Café Carlyle, where he replaced Manhattan icon Bobby Short seven years ago. A passionate song selection that is indeed perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond, Steve Tyrell's I'll Take Romance is a modern-day take on all things love.
Inspired by Chelsea Clinton's choice of his version of "The Way You Look Tonight" for the first dance at her wedding (as told to Tyrell at last year's Café Carlyle engagement by proud Papa Bill Clinton), Tyrell then decided that his next studio recording should be an album consisting purely of romantic standards- an homage to The Great American Songbook with tracks culled from several genres expressing the theme of romance. Featuring such gems as "That's All," "Taking a Chance On Love," "All of You" and the title track, Tyrell also covers a host of R&B classics, including the Etta James hits "At Last" and "Trust In Me;" Sam Cooke's "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons;" and Little Willie John's "Talk to Me."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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(From VocalStandards.com review)
With his Concord Records debut album -- I'll Take Romance -- Tyrell delivers the romantic goods in boatloads.
Superbly produced, this LP weaves an interesting path through classic standards, R&B numbers and blues ballads ... capturing both the tortured and the joyous affairs of the heart.
The track list of classic and newer standards ride comfortably on the back of Bob Mann's wonderful "Bacharachian" arrangements ... and often his crisp, classic jazz guitar accompaniment as well. This is good stuff.
As expected...
Tyrell not only brings his distinctive vocal stylings to I'll Take Romance, but as you would expect he exercises his Grammy award winning producer skill set to great affect. Steve collaborates with long-time friends Bob Mann and Jon Allen on this, his first Concord effort ... rendering a best-of-breed production with a rich, round vocal track -- elegantly threaded in and around Mann's balanced scores.
The sound staging is both expansive and exacting ... Steve and every instrument in place, offering a warm natural clarity without appearing too forward or competing. Again, perfect balance ... very nice.
To put this production quality into perspective, I saw Steve Tyrell twice in 2011 at gigs in Austin and Houston. He performed all of these songs in those shows, and listening to I'll Take Romance in prep for this review was just like taking in another Tyrell concert appearance.
The guy can sing too!
We need to come up with a nickname for ST. Mel Tormé's vocal distinction made him into the "The Velvet Fog" ... Tyrell's sultry, smokey, bluesy vocal style is unique and equally distinctive. Somebody needs to get him "marketed up" with a cool nickname!
Tyrell knows how to select songs that match his unique vocal style. He plies his song selection acumen to great advantage with a tour tested song list on I'll Take Romance. It's hard to call out special tracks off this list -- they're all extra primo.
Starting and ending with the classics...
Steve opens with "At Last" -- the only song on the LP NOT arranged by Bob Mann, but rather Alan Broadbendt. Bob does offer some very nice guitar in this number ... along with Quinn Johnson's piano, they beautifully support Steve's lilting version of Etta James' signature song.
The next four tracks fall in to the classic camp ... a sultry "That's All"; "Taking a Chance on Love" (the song Steve expected to be the title track back in the summer); "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" and the deserving title track "I'll Take Romance" that ST shares with an equally sultry/bluesy Judith Hill.
Tyrell closes with his hyper popular wedding singer hit "The Way You Look Tonight". I tend to shy away from songs that are trendily popular ... a function of over exposure I suspect, but that's not the case here. Sinatra's version of this song is in the top five of my all time favorites (the other four of which change to suit my mood. Which means it's more like a top 20 ... but you get the point) ... any way, Steve sort of revisualizes this song as a smooth jazz number and it works well.
The chewy center...
...of this album contains titles with a more R&B/Blues lineage -- though they're still rendered with the great string arrangements, Bob's guitar and the wonderfully interleaved piano and horns that suffuse the entire LP. My favorites here are the Little Willie John blues number "Talk To Me", a breezy "Burt-bossa-nova-rach" version of "All of You" and a smoothly styled R&B play -- "A Love That Will Last".
So ... can there be any doubt?
My recommendation ... buy this LP. The combination of classic American Songbook numbers and R&B-come-classic standards -- beautifully produced -- make I'll Take Romance a "gotta have".
If you're a current Steve Tyrell fan ... well, odds are you already own it so I don't need to chat you up. If you're new to ST or only recently acquainted, this is a great album to snag and take your romance to the next level!
I'll Take Romance -- Steve Tyrell; Track List
(VS_Guy ratings: "+++" pluses are good; "~" for meh to middling; "- - -" minuses are not good)
1. At Last 3:52 +++ (ST's bluesy voice plays almost too good here; great piano and guitar accompaniment... get used to it!)
2. That's All 4:04 ++++ (Another perfect song selection for Steve's vocal style ... perfect strings ... Bob's guitar)
3. Taking a Chance on Love 2:39 +++ (Here come the horns ... a very nice classic number)
4. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons 3:33 ++ (Classic smooth rendering)
5. I'll Take Romance 2:54 ++ (Judith Hill "sultryfies" this one to another level)
6. Talk to Me, Talk to Me 4:06 ++++ (Elegant, bluesy ... a wheelhouse Tyrell love song)
7. You Turn Me Around 3:11 ++ (Nice)
8. A Love That Will Last 3:39 +++ (R&B love song taken for a ride in Burt Bacharach's caddy!)
9. All of You 3:41+++ (One more time... Burt-bossa-nova-rach!)
10. Trust in Me 4:04 ++ (Another wheelhouse but my least favorite song on the LP ... still a ++!)
11. Don't Know Much 3:09 +++ (A sleeper ... lays great for ST vocals ... really nice arrangement)
12. The Way You Look Tonight 4:32 +++ (I know it's too popular ... but it's also a damn good song!)
With his Concord Records debut album -- I'll Take Romance -- Tyrell delivers the romantic goods in boatloads.
Superbly produced, this LP weaves an interesting path through classic standards, R&B numbers and blues ballads ... capturing both the tortured and the joyous affairs of the heart.
The track list of classic and newer standards ride comfortably on the back of Bob Mann's wonderful "Bacharachian" arrangements ... and often his crisp, classic jazz guitar accompaniment as well. This is good stuff.
As expected...
Tyrell not only brings his distinctive vocal stylings to I'll Take Romance, but as you would expect he exercises his Grammy award winning producer skill set to great affect. Steve collaborates with long-time friends Bob Mann and Jon Allen on this, his first Concord effort ... rendering a best-of-breed production with a rich, round vocal track -- elegantly threaded in and around Mann's balanced scores.
The sound staging is both expansive and exacting ... Steve and every instrument in place, offering a warm natural clarity without appearing too forward or competing. Again, perfect balance ... very nice.
To put this production quality into perspective, I saw Steve Tyrell twice in 2011 at gigs in Austin and Houston. He performed all of these songs in those shows, and listening to I'll Take Romance in prep for this review was just like taking in another Tyrell concert appearance.
The guy can sing too!
We need to come up with a nickname for ST. Mel Tormé's vocal distinction made him into the "The Velvet Fog" ... Tyrell's sultry, smokey, bluesy vocal style is unique and equally distinctive. Somebody needs to get him "marketed up" with a cool nickname!
Tyrell knows how to select songs that match his unique vocal style. He plies his song selection acumen to great advantage with a tour tested song list on I'll Take Romance. It's hard to call out special tracks off this list -- they're all extra primo.
Starting and ending with the classics...
Steve opens with "At Last" -- the only song on the LP NOT arranged by Bob Mann, but rather Alan Broadbendt. Bob does offer some very nice guitar in this number ... along with Quinn Johnson's piano, they beautifully support Steve's lilting version of Etta James' signature song.
The next four tracks fall in to the classic camp ... a sultry "That's All"; "Taking a Chance on Love" (the song Steve expected to be the title track back in the summer); "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" and the deserving title track "I'll Take Romance" that ST shares with an equally sultry/bluesy Judith Hill.
Tyrell closes with his hyper popular wedding singer hit "The Way You Look Tonight". I tend to shy away from songs that are trendily popular ... a function of over exposure I suspect, but that's not the case here. Sinatra's version of this song is in the top five of my all time favorites (the other four of which change to suit my mood. Which means it's more like a top 20 ... but you get the point) ... any way, Steve sort of revisualizes this song as a smooth jazz number and it works well.
The chewy center...
...of this album contains titles with a more R&B/Blues lineage -- though they're still rendered with the great string arrangements, Bob's guitar and the wonderfully interleaved piano and horns that suffuse the entire LP. My favorites here are the Little Willie John blues number "Talk To Me", a breezy "Burt-bossa-nova-rach" version of "All of You" and a smoothly styled R&B play -- "A Love That Will Last".
So ... can there be any doubt?
My recommendation ... buy this LP. The combination of classic American Songbook numbers and R&B-come-classic standards -- beautifully produced -- make I'll Take Romance a "gotta have".
If you're a current Steve Tyrell fan ... well, odds are you already own it so I don't need to chat you up. If you're new to ST or only recently acquainted, this is a great album to snag and take your romance to the next level!
I'll Take Romance -- Steve Tyrell; Track List
(VS_Guy ratings: "+++" pluses are good; "~" for meh to middling; "- - -" minuses are not good)
1. At Last 3:52 +++ (ST's bluesy voice plays almost too good here; great piano and guitar accompaniment... get used to it!)
2. That's All 4:04 ++++ (Another perfect song selection for Steve's vocal style ... perfect strings ... Bob's guitar)
3. Taking a Chance on Love 2:39 +++ (Here come the horns ... a very nice classic number)
4. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons 3:33 ++ (Classic smooth rendering)
5. I'll Take Romance 2:54 ++ (Judith Hill "sultryfies" this one to another level)
6. Talk to Me, Talk to Me 4:06 ++++ (Elegant, bluesy ... a wheelhouse Tyrell love song)
7. You Turn Me Around 3:11 ++ (Nice)
8. A Love That Will Last 3:39 +++ (R&B love song taken for a ride in Burt Bacharach's caddy!)
9. All of You 3:41+++ (One more time... Burt-bossa-nova-rach!)
10. Trust in Me 4:04 ++ (Another wheelhouse but my least favorite song on the LP ... still a ++!)
11. Don't Know Much 3:09 +++ (A sleeper ... lays great for ST vocals ... really nice arrangement)
12. The Way You Look Tonight 4:32 +++ (I know it's too popular ... but it's also a damn good song!)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Being a Sinatra fan, I never thought anyone else could have me play a cd over and over and not get tired of it.Beautiful songs,arrangements and the voice of steve,a perfect blend.
If you are a romantic this one is for you.
If you are a romantic this one is for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Steve Tyrell delivers. True entertainment whether in a live showroom or on this CD I"ll take Romance. With great orchestration and a great arrangement. My personal favorites are "I'll Take Romance with Judith Hill in a great duet. "You Turn me around" is delivered with great feeling and soul. Naturally, Tyrell theme song " The way you look Tonigt" as usual is great delivery. I have followed Steve's career for over 8 to 10 years. His maturity and certainly stage presense is exceptional. Bravo Steve, your Best Yet !! I'm sure there is more to come. How about a CD with Duet's only? Find all these great vocalist in LA that few folks know and let them rip !!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Disappointed
Steve Tyrell's voice is slipping from being gravelly and enjoyable to being rocky and unenjoyable on this disc. Maybe he was not at the top of his game when this was recorded. Read more
Published 28 days ago by musicfan
his best since "Standard Time"
Around the turn of the century, Tyrell gave us a wonderful gift with his release of "A New Standard". Read more
Published 1 month ago by shuznheels
Nice Listening Music from Steve Tyrell
Steve Tyrell's I'll Take Romance will certainly please the many fans who already enjoy his music. Songs such as At Last and The Way You Look Tonight stand out on this album. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RickC
Loved it !
Just a great collection from start to finish. If you need to set the romantic mood, this is the way to do it. Better yet, go to the Carlyle and hear him sing some of these songs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by WP
I'll Take Romance
I really like Steve Tyrell, this albumn almost as good as some of the others.
Anything he puts out is ok by me. Read more
Anything he puts out is ok by me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by barbie
great soothing sounds!!!!
highyly recommend this cd. His distinctive sound makes all his music worth purchasing. Great gifts also for the true music lovers!!!!
Published 2 months ago by shivley1
A New CD by Steve Tyrell -" I'll Take Romance" by Ellie Kligman
I'll Take Romance" is a great CD. Steve Tyrell (ST) shows his versatility and his understanding for all music.
The first track, "At Last," is performed in a funky, RB sound. Read more
The first track, "At Last," is performed in a funky, RB sound. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ellie Kligman
PERFECTION, AS ALWAYS!!!
I have all of Steve Tyrell's albums...some in multiples (1 in house, 1 in car). I recieved this new release yesterday in the mail and have not stopped playing it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sheltie Mom
great american songbook shredded
how to massacre the great american songbook with an unpleasantly raspy voice and anything but romantic interpretations. this is so far off the mark it amazes.
Published 3 months ago by taylor
Way to go, Steve!!!
Steve Tyrell has done it again - proving that he's one of our best crooners around! This recording has the signature Tyrell sound working in concert with some excellent songs. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Paul Harris
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