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Spyro Gyra / ˌ s p aɪ r oʊ ˈ dʒ aɪ r ə / is an American jazz fusion band that was formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1974. The band's music combines jazz, R&B, funk, and pop music. The band's name comes from Spirogyra, a genus of green algae which founder Jay Beckenstein had learned about in college.
Oct 2, 2016 · If you’re a jazz/jazz fusion lover, then you definitely know Spyro Gyra. These guys have released 31 albums, been playing for 40+ years, and have performed over 5,000 shows. They’ve also sold over 10 million albums, with one platinum and two gold records. We’re a bit impressed, to say the least! They’re headed to Infinity Hall ...
Here in 1997, with their latest album 20/20 marking the amazing feat of their 20th release in 20 years, we can view their remarkable output as a true contemporary jazz legacy. Bandleader and saxman Jay Beckenstein can look back and remember a time when he and keyboardist Jeremy Wall were just jamming for fun.
Jan 30, 2020 · Spyro Gyra, an interview with Jay Beckenstein. Written by Darrell Craig Harris January 30, 2020 Artists, Interviews, Winter 2020. October 2019 saw the release of Spyro Gyra’s first album of new material in six years. Once again, they have upset expectations by recording an album of all cover songs. In a nod to drawing heavily from their ...
Band Bios – Spyro Gyra. I was born May 14, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY and grew up surrounded by music. My mother was an opera singer and my father’s love of jazz introduced me to Charlie Parker and Lester Young before I could speak. I started piano at the age of five when my family moved to Farmingdale, LI. I was given my first saxophone through ...
Beckenstein was born in Long Island, New York, to a Jewish family. His mother, Lorraine, was an opera singer and his father, Leonard, loved jazz and introduced him to Charlie Parker and Lester Young when he was a baby. He started playing the piano at age five when he moved to Farmingdale, New York. He was given his first saxophone at the age of ...
Oct 27, 2005 · October 27, 2005 at 3:00 a.m. When saxophonist Jay Beckenstein started fusion jazz band Spyro Gyra 31 years ago, his goal was to play jazz punctuated with musical influences he grew up...
