Spyro Gyra

Spyro Gyra
Formed: 1974 in Buffalo, NY
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Jazz-Pop, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
Group Members: Jeremy Wall, Tom Schuman, Scott Ambush, Jay Beckenstein, Richard Calandra, Chet Catallo, Julio Fernandez, Eli Konikoff, Richie Morales, ...View All
Biography: Founded in 1974 by saxophonist Jay Beckenstein, Spyro Gyra have consistently been one of the commercially successfully pop-jazz groups of the past 30 years. The band became a full-time venture in 1976 and has been touring ever since. Critics love to attack this band's music, which combines R&B and elements ...Read full biography
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Released: 1983
Label: Unidisc
Critics' Rating:
An excellent live double album, it includes live versions of songs from early albums. ~ Paul Kohler, All Music Guide ...Read full review
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Released: 1986
Label: Unidisc
Critics' Rating:
An album with more midtempo jazz-style tunes and nice arrangements, it features Julio Fernandez and synth programming by Eddie Jobson. ~ Paul Kohler, All Music Guide ...Read full review
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