Steele-Perkins picked up his first trumpet at the age of ten and progressed so quickly that just 6 years later he was playing with the English National Youth Orchestra.

As a studio musician he also played for many film scores including Wild Geese, Zulu Dawn, Watership Down and Jaws 2 in 1978, The Life of Brian, Moonraker in 1979, Superman 2 in 1980, History of the World, Part 1, For Your Eyes Only, Arthur in 1981, Gandhi and Rambo in 1982, Never Say Never, Octopussy in 1983, Supergirl in 1984, Santa Claus, A View to Kill in 1985 and Robocop in 1988.

Steele-Perkins has also accompanied some of the world's greatest singers, recording Handel's "Let the bright Seraphim" with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and "Eternal Source of Light Divine" with James Bowman and Elin Manahan-Thomas.

His more recent performances alongside Emma Kirkby, Lynn Dawson, Carolyn Sampson, Bryn Terfel and Lesley Garrett have cemented his international reputation as one of classical music's great ambassadors.

Well known for his enthusiasm and wit, Steele-Perkins is also a popular presenter giving recitals, lectures and masterclasses at schools, colleges and music venues around the world.