Spyro Gyra Freetime – 1981 – Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk (vinyl)

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Spyro Gyra Freetime - 1981 - Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk (vinyl)

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Spyro Gyra/sparodar/is anAmericanjazz fusionband that was originally formed in the mid-1970s inBuffalo, New York, United States. Their music, often featured onsmooth jazzradio stations, combinesjazzwith elements ofR&B,funkandpop music. To date, the band has released over 30 albums and sold over 10 million copies. They average about 100 live performances per year. Popular singles include "Shaker Song" (1977) and "Morning Dance" (1979).

With the exception of founding bandleaderJay Beckenstein(alto saxophonistand songwriter) andTom Schuman(keyboardist), the personnel have changed over time, and between the studio and the live stage. Today, guitarist Julio Fernndez is in his fourth decade with the band and bassistScott Ambushis in his third.

The band's name is a reference toSpirogyra, a genus of greenalgae, which Beckenstein had written about in a college biology paper.

Label:MCA Records MCA-5238Format:Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry:CanadaReleased:1981Genre:JazzStyle:Jazz-Rock,Jazz-FunkSleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~ 9 slight wear/ with inner sleeve
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10
Vinyl Condition ~ (Out of 10)
Side 1 -10
side 2 - 10
BIN # *84

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