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Spyro Gyra

s Spyro Gyra contemplates upcoming milestones to its storied career, it’s tempting to fall back on the Grateful Dead lyric, “What a long strange trip it’s been” to describe it. During that time, they have performed over five thousand shows, released twenty-nine albums (not counting “Best Of…” compilations) selling over ten million albums while also achieving one platinum and two gold albums. These upcoming milestones include 2012, which will be thirty-five years since their first album release and 2014 will be forty years as a band. They show little sign of wanting to slow down either, gaining Grammy® nominations for each of their last four albums. Born in Brooklyn, bandleader Jay Beckenstein grew up listening to the music of Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie, and started playing the saxophone at age seven

Fernando Molinari, Lyle Workman, Joel Sena, Casiopea, Luis Banks, Billy Cobham, Steve Hunt-Tim Miller

by Len Davis
July 5, 2026

We kick off with outstanding Brazilian bassist Fernando Molinari, taking us to some interesting places, guitarist Lyle Workman dazzles with his guitar work and Melbourne saxophonist Joel Sena presents some progressive Fusion. Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is back with a new single, and Italian drummer Marco Cirgliano with some rock fusion. Croation award winning guitarist Ivan ...

Happy Birthday Herbie Hancock! Recognizing birthdays of Gene Ammons, Joshua Espinoza, and Others; New Music From Kurt Elling, Spyro Gyra, and More

by David W. Daniels
April 21, 2026

Herbie Hancock turned 86 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Recognition of his musical contributions to albums by Donald Byrd, Jackie Mclean, the Pointer Sisters, and others. New music as named above, also from Michael Dease, Jeremy Pelt, Javon Jackson, and more. Playlist Eddie Henderson “Discoveries" from Inside Out (Capricorn) 00:00 Donald Byrd “Requiem" from ...

New Music From Robinson, Emmer, Irabagon And More

by Bob Osborne
March 12, 2026

This selection offers a sophisticated journey through the contemporary jazz landscape, seamlessly blending traditional virtuosity with avant-garde exploration. From the cinematic resonance of dedicated tributes to the intricate textures of improvisational duos, the collection showcases a diverse array of international talent and independent spirit. Whether moving through evocative, melancholic ballads or high-energy live performances, these tracks ...

Merry Christmas with Gregory Porter and others, Happy Hannukah with the Eyal Vilner Big Band, and Happy Kwanzaa with Rhonda Thomas

by David W. Daniels
December 28, 2025

Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays--honoring Christmas with Al Jarreau, Spyro Gyra, and The Modern Jazz Quartet with many others. Focus is on local Atlanta artists including Diane Durrett, Tony Hightower, Rhonda Thomas, Joe Gransden, and others. Hanukkah music from the Eyal Vilner Big Band, and music honoring Kwanzaa from Bill Summers and Rhonda Thomas. Ending the ...

Jazz In June 2025, In Camden, Maine

April 28, 2025

The annual Jazz in June Festival weekend in downtown Camden, Maine, runs Friday through Sunday, June 13 through 15, with two Feature Concerts at the Camden Opera House and many free performances just steps away from the beautiful Midcoast harbor. The Julia Keefe Quartet will headline the first Feature Concert Friday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. ...

1992, Tom Coster, Adam Holzman, Kenwood Dennard, Jack De Johnette and much more

by Len Davis
July 26, 2024

Music from 1992 featuring Tom Coster, Adam Holzman, Kenwood Dennard, Jack DeJohnette and John McLaughlin Trio. Pat Metheny, Spyro Gyra, Mike Mainieri, Brand X and German bassist Dieter Ilg, with Mike Stern and Bob Berg. Playlist Tom Coster “Please Pass The Beano" from Gotcha (JVC) 00:00 Adam Holzman “Hail To The Chief" from In ...

Take Five with Tubist Jim Shearer

by AAJ Staff
December 7, 2023

Meet Jim Shearer Jim Shearer was born in Water Valley, Mississippi, in 1964. His family owned the local newspaper, The North Mississippi Herald, from 1943-2004, and his father was an active musician on the side, playing jazz saxophone and serving as Minister of Music at the family church (but never at the same time!). After spending ...

Spyro Gyra al Roma Jazz Festival 2022

by Mario Calvitti
December 9, 2022

Spyro Gyra Roma Jazz Festival 2022 Auditorium Roma 12.11.2022 Pochi gruppi, e non solo in ambito jazzistico, possono vantare una carriera altrettanto lunga di quella degli Spyro Gyra, che si avvicinano ai cinquant'anni di attività, iniziata nel 1974 con la fondazione della band da parte del sassofonista Jay Beckenstein ...

CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Is Back June 17-25! Lineup Announced, Headliner Shows All Free!

March 17, 2022

325 Shows – 1750+ Artists – 20 Venues – Record Number of Free Shows – Limited Number of Club Passes Now On Sale The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is back! After a two-year hiatus due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona today announced the lineup for the long-awaited 2022 nine-day ...