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Michael Ray Tyler – Biography
Born: May 15, 1965
Dallas, TX African American musician, composer, arranger, producer, engineer and educator Michael Ray Tyler has worked as a musician, composer, arranger, producer, engineer and educator.
Early life
Michael Ray Tyler was born the youngest of seven in Dallas, Texas, on May 15, 1965. His parents raised 7 children and formed a family band “The Family St. John Show Band” that played the Dallas and Shreveport club circuits from approximately 1973-1979. Michael’s father, John Cleveland Tyler, a guitarist, reared his children with an iron fist and modeled his family group after the celebrity band “The Jackson 5”. The mental and physical abuse was endless in the Tyler household and it was not until Michael’s high school music experience that he was able to fully enjoy a comforting and positive relationship with music. When Tyler was 4 years old, his father taught him to play trumpet out of a guitar book. Michael was also given the choice of a second instrument and he chose the drum set. Michael’s curiosity of the other instruments led him to also get familiar with the bass guitar, keyboards and percussion. His father also made him sing in the family band where he was also featured up front. The family band performed many hits of that decade including such artists as Al Green, Staple Singers, Neil Sedaka, Sister Sledge, Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Average White Band, and Parliament, just to name a few.
Music career
After high school in 1983 and a scholarship at the University of Kansas where he later received a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1992, Tyler was introduced to the life of a musician on the road. He toured and performed with Wayne Newton in 1992-93. Since then, he has opened for Lionel Richie, Stevie Nicks, Jay Leno, and has also performed as backup performer for such artists as Lou Rawls, Kid Creole, Joan Rivers, Mary Wilson and currently makes his base in Las Vegas, NV where he performs at such events as Sho West, Andre Agassi Foundation Fundraisers, McDonald’s Corporation Events, Macintosh, IBM, Nortel, Microsoft webpage, Toyota, State Farm, Century 21, Morgan Stanley, Oreck, Tiger Woods Jams Events, Wendy’s and many more. Tyler received his Master’s in Jazz Composition from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1999.
Instrumentation
Vocals, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, French Horn, Valve and Slide Trombone, Keyboards, Drums and Percussion
Compositions and arrangements
Cool Breeze, Afternoon In June, Blossom Free, Alone Again, Moments At Sunset, Moments At Sunrise, Gyra Dance, Hawaiian Fire, Power Excursion, Corner Pocket, Kamikaze, Extremism, The Journey, Dejavu, Impressions, Autumn Leaves, Here’s That Rainy Day, Passport, Joyride, Sweet Peaches, Happy Times, Strolling By The Bay, African Dreams, Caribbean Overdrive, Crusin’ , Peaches And Cream, Reminiscent Memories, Ridin’ High, Waltzing With You, Freedom Song, Quiet Nights, Grazing The Land, Going Home, In The Wind, Galaxy Of Reflections, By The Pond, Favorite Places, Lady In Red, Winter Breeze, Sailing, Sky Islands, Stardance, Running Free, You Make Me So Special, I Will Never Let You Go, Forever You’re In My Heart, We Belong As Two, I Wanna Be Your Friend, Fire & Desire, Oh Lady, Play With You, When I Look In Your Eyes, In My Life, Summer Days, Living On Top Of The World, A Woman’s Being Battered, Nasty Feeling, One Chance, It’s All Over, Capture Your Love, Doin’ It, It’s Alright, Let’s Get It Together
Recording, Performing and Producing
Michael Ray now writes for himself producing albums such as “Grazing The Land,” – Smooth Jazz, “Fire & Desire” – Pop/Vocal, “Cool Breeze” – Big Band Jazz and “Passport” – Smooth Jazz. He has been featured on various CD’s showcasing his flugelhorn and trumpet work. Tyler is currently a featured requested performer for special events at the Wynn, MGM properties including the Bellagio and Mandalay Bay, as well as the Venetian and Green Valley Ranch Hotels in corporate and public shows in the Las Vegas area. A majority of Tyler’s corporate events are look-a-like shows such as The Rat Pack, Blues Brothers, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, James Brown, Tom Jones and many more.
Discography
Arts Magnet High School Lab Band albums - 1979-80, Kansas University albums - Autumn Leaves – 1987, Shaker Song – 1988, Reflections – 1989, That Was Then – 2007, Grazing The Land – 2008, Fire & Desire – 2008, Cool Breeze – 2009
Education
Arts Magnet High School Diploma - 1983, University of Kansas - Bachelor of Music Education Degree - 1992, University of Nevada Las Vegas – Master of Jazz Composition Degree - 1999
Personal Thought
I have always had this dream of getting my original music out into the world and then going around the world to perform it. I’ve always enjoyed writing music starting back when I was a sophomore in high school, then through college and now during my professional life. It is something that I am drawn to and definitely have a passion for. I hope that the talent that I have been blessed with will come in need in today’s world and music industry. I will let you know that I am a multi-dimensional musician. I have a vocal side and I have an instrumental side. I hope that after you have listened and reviewed my work, that you witness my discipline, my determination and my perseverance. For further information and proof of my ability, please go to my website michaelraytyler.com. Also, please take the time to look at the fan reviews and read what people are saying about the music because ultimately the fans are the ones who the music is for.
New Releases
Grazing The Land – 2008 – genre: Smooth Jazz
Fire & Desire – 2008 – genre: Pop Vocal
Cool Breeze – 2009 – genre: New Big Band Funk Jazz Experience
Clinician
Michael Ray Tyler is also available to clinic or be featured with High School or College bands around the country. He still admires music education and participates in any way he can to enhance students’ playing and performing abilities.
Tours and Performances
Michael Ray Tyler is also ready to tour the world to perform and promote his CD’s. To travel all over the world performing his original music to live audiences is the ultimate goal that he has been working so hard to fulfill.
Business and Personal References
Mark Barrett, Bandleader – “Nightshift”
3690 S. Eastern Ave., Ste 103519
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cell: (702) 379-0925
email: Markvegas@cox.net
Michael Mechem, Music Director
10308 Crest Village Court
Las Vegas, NV89129
Cell: (702) 428-2453 email: boomcrash50@gmail.com
Kevin Caro, Personal Coordinator
519 Frontier Rd
Lawrence, KS 66049
Cell: (785) 691-7316
email: clawkevin@sunflower.com
Ron Lustig, Principal
EldoradoHigh School
Las Vegas, NV89110
Office: (702) 799-7200 Ext. 4100
email: rlustig@interact.ccsd.net
Contact Info
Michael Ray Tyler
1741 Blue Ribbon Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89142
cell: (702) 232-0485
email: michaelraytyler@gmail.com
website: www.michaelraytyler.com
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