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In their early days, saxophonist Jay Beckenstein molded Spyro Gyra into an ersatz fusion band that truly watered down the jazz-rock of the '70s, making way for the smooth contemporary instrumental sounds that followed. Some may have considered them pioneers, or an aberration. This 11-track CD from their early years is bookended by their best commercial tunes, "Morning Dance" and "Shaker Song." In between is the filler that rarely got radio airplay, although the light, breezy Caribbean sounds of "South Beach" and especially the robust funk of "Breakfast at Igor's" always hinted that good musicianship was behind a hollow exterior. This can be recommended to those admirers who likely already have this material, but jazz fans should search for the real thing, or explore the discography of Michael Brecker.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
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Jay Beckenstein, Producer, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Julio Fernandez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Schuman, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Scott Ambush, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist - Joel Rosenblatt, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1998 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jay Beckenstein, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1996 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jay Beckenstein, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jeremy Wall, Producer, Assistant Producer - Jay Beckenstein, Producer - Julio Fernandez, ComposerLyricist - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1988 MCA Records
Jay Beckenstein, Producer - Oscar Cartaya, ComposerLyricist - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1990 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jay Beckenstein, Producer - Julio Fernandez, ComposerLyricist - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jeremy Wall, ComposerLyricist - Jay Beckenstein, Producer - Russell Ferrante, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1995 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jay Beckenstein, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Scott Ambush, Composer - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1993 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jay Beckenstein, Producer - Julio Fernandez, ComposerLyricist - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1993 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jeremy Wall, Producer, Assistant Producer - Jay Beckenstein, Producer - Richie Morales, Composer - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jay Beckenstein, Producer, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Julio Fernandez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Schuman, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Scott Ambush, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Spyro Gyra, MainArtist - Joel Rosenblatt, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1998 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
In their early days, saxophonist Jay Beckenstein molded Spyro Gyra into an ersatz fusion band that truly watered down the jazz-rock of the '70s, making way for the smooth contemporary instrumental sounds that followed. Some may have considered them pioneers, or an aberration. This 11-track CD from their early years is bookended by their best commercial tunes, "Morning Dance" and "Shaker Song." In between is the filler that rarely got radio airplay, although the light, breezy Caribbean sounds of "South Beach" and especially the robust funk of "Breakfast at Igor's" always hinted that good musicianship was behind a hollow exterior. This can be recommended to those admirers who likely already have this material, but jazz fans should search for the real thing, or explore the discography of Michael Brecker.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:58:18
- Main artists: Spyro Gyra
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: GRP
- Genre: Jazz
© 2007 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2007 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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