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Spyro Gyra: Good to Go-Go
by Woodrow Wilkins
In a way, Spyro Gyra is the Steely Dan of jazz. For most of their years, The Dan was Donald Fagen, Walter Becker and an ever-changing lineup of session musicians. Spyro Gyra started in similar fashion, with saxophonist Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Jeremy Wall fronting a band they called Tuesday Night Jams. The duo performed on ...
Wrapped In A Dream
By Spyro Gyra
Label: Heads Up International
Released: 2006
Track listing: Spyro Time; Midnight Thunder; The Voodooyoodoo; Tuesday; Impressions of Madrid;
Impressions of Toledo; Wrapped in a Dream; After the Storm; Walkin
Spyro Gyra: Wrapped in a Dream
by Woodrow Wilkins
When people say “one-hit wonder, the last thing that comes to mind is an act that's been around for three decades, recorded some 25 albums (not counting compilations), and has legions of fans worldwide. Yet, that's what Spyro Gyra is--the wonder being that one of contemporary jazz's most popular acts has only one hit song: “Morning ...
Modern Times
By Spyro Gyra
Label: Heads Up International
Released: 2001
Track listing: After Hours; Feelin
Spyro Gyra: Modern Times
by Dave Hughes
As on many of their previous releases, Spyro Gyra’s 23rd album both capitalizes on their longevity (the five members have been together nine years now, as opposed to the frequently-changing rosters of the past), and breaks new ground – both stylistically and by debuting on the talent-rich Heads Up label. The disc opens with three up-tempo ...
Spyro Gyra: Got the Magic
by Dave Hughes
On their 22nd album, it's clear that Spyro Gyra has stillGot the Magic. The compositions, performances, and production values are as dependable as ever, but this time around leader/producer Jay Beckenstein brought in some fresh production and composition help in the persons of Chuck Loeb (six of the eleven selections), Jeff Beal and Jason ...
