Spyro Gyra Live at Java Jazz Festival 2013

[@ajom10]

It´s incredible that after 30 years that I saw them at the Ontario Jazz festival, they are still one of the best bands in the world.

[@denfinch8042]

Without a doubt, my absolute favourite Jazz band, admittedly Fusion. Scott is a real hero of mine being the best Bassist that SG have had. He's a great composer too...

[@PierreKerbage]

I have been listening to Spyro Gyra since the Mid 70s - 4 decades. Like fine wine, it is one of the few groups that just keeps getting better. Every concert is better than the one before. Have seen them over a dozen times, and will never lose a chance to see them whenever possible. Thank you for continuing to put out beautiful awesome complex progressive Jazz music.

[@vlgrin4]

Я поддерживаю

[@ICOMEOUTSMOKIN]

After all these years, SPYRO GYRA still kicks hard.

[@theWarriorUnknown]

First heard this band in my twenties now I'm fifty eight and still love them just as much, amazing gig.

[@lindaburnham570]

Me too, but now I'm 67.

[@ant-asd]

First time I heard this when I was 15 I think.... now I'm 53.......:)

[@jtock133]

@@lindaburnham570 Me, too!!

[@endahsetyowati8367]

me too

[@azuetense]

These guys were the house band that played in the bar at the Sundial Resort on Sanibel when I was a waiter in their restaurant back in the late 70's. They were terrific then and have only gotten better.

[@LisaSimpson80]

1 Freetime 0:00 2 Catching the Sun 8:14 3 De La Luz 19:11 4 Dancing On Table Mountain 29:33 5 Expect Miracle 43:52 6 Falling Walls 55:46 7 A Quote from Mr. Z 1:06:30

[@nestormoreno8795]

That Falling Walls .... hufffffffffffffffffffffff!!!!!!

[@ЗояЕгорова-и3р]

Ю

[@OlegAlberto]

Thank you!

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

[@JesseH]

The only thing that has changed over all of these years is my appreciation for this amazing jazz group. It's almost beyond expression. I don't see anyone that can top this great work of expression. 😎👍🎶🎶🎵

[@sophiapde6679]

There are simply not enough adjectives to describe the sheer quality of this kind of music..Spyro Gyra is not just a Jazz Band..its an intellectual Jazz Band...Thank you for such extra-ordinary music..

[@carloslocuaz]

No estoy de acuerdo es mas bien jazz experimental o free jazz cool fantastic band other fenomenal instrumentis...

[@ap-4140]

Agree

[@waynelovell1958]

I'm on here again watched the whole thing again, sending it out to friends. Christ I can't get enough of that bass!

[@richardmccomber9883]

Yes I've been listening to these awesome guys since I was at the age of 15 years up until today man. These guys are just awesome

[@geetarnut]

Yes, they started in upstate NY, and they stayed headquartered there for a few years too. They are the very best, and they singlehandedly started smooth jazz, fact! I saw them several times through the years, can't get enough!!!

[@touaregkc]

I grew up listening to their LPs, I used to have all of them. Great memories for me. Excellent musicians, truly melodic tunes. And Scott Ambush rulez on the signature bass!

[@brookelyn7714]

Likewise, and I still have all of their recordings on CD!

[@MrMajar9]

how come ? were your parents in love with good music ? I had to grow up hearing only music that came from the radio stations that my parents would listen to... Luckily, at the age of fourteen I took advantega of an opportunity that was gracious enough to spell its bliss on me, and I moved to my Aunty*s house. From then on, the story is very well much known. I sincerly ask subscribers to be polite, responsable and to keep on a cheer spirit all day long ! With them Omnipotent Gratitudes, I do sincerly wish you all an Happy Atmosphere as sure ass the Night Young !

[@dealsbetweenfriends]

Saw them at Disney Anaheim..years ago at JAZZ Fest...on a Barge in front of Tom Sawyers Island!

[@happydaydreamer1]

Fantastic band! Listened to them since alternating currents and they're just getting better and better. Miss some of the xylophone though.

[@marcjordana6656]

I was born after this guys were famous (late 80s). I got to know them thanks to my father, who is a huge fan, and I will always thank him for his transferred passion. This music drives me so crazy. You can feel how in love these guys are of what they do.

[@RachidManou]

Le groupe Spyro Gyra est excellent... C'est le leader Jay B. qui m'a donné envie de jouer de saxophone. Ses mélodies sont de pures merveilles qui nous font voyager hors du temps.

[@thurney4343]

They still got it...never lost it after all these decades! Nice!

[@GregHeimbecker]

Good Lord! Tom's still playing keys… I LOVE how the drummer is larger than the players in front of him… BIG dude!

[@ccasassus1]

Spyro is a legend jazz band, wonderful musicians, just a great performance. Special mention to the sing called "De la Luz" , wow

[@kezzer2]

Im glad Im older.....these guys rock!! Gr8 post.Thankyou so much!

[@MrIcansee2]

Great tunes and a phenomenal drum solo starting at 48:07! This drummer is really smok'in!

[@JamesBrown-iw6mq]

What fool would not like the quality of this extreme music accomplishment. Excellent players and material. Obviously written by musicians for musicians. Whoever would not like this obviously just just plays a radio.

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

Let me check with Pat Metheny. He tells me what to do. I never knew James Brown was famous for saying Show me the one. bootsie said that

[@abrahamgarcia1044]

The first time I heard was a concert in the UPR while studying at university in Puerto Rico in the 80's and I loved it. Is a great band.

[@rembeadgc]

After all these years Spyro Gyra sounds as tight as they ever did, if not tighter!

[@kenwoodson7726]

What really is amazing is seeing how each one of the fellows feel what they are playing. It's cool to know that others get entertained by what they love to do. It's not always the technical skill with the instrument, but the passion of playing it - especially in a band AND for over 30yrs too! Great performance!

[@thomaslanik7215]

Could listen all day long...

[@Jassar1975]

This is real talent!!!!!!! these dudes can really play . keep on going guys never stop!!!!!

[@greysteak]

Thank you Spyro Gyra. You just turned my workplace into one of the best places to be.

[@ianmorrison9394]

Just simply divine : authentic musicality across the board.not for everybody,me,loved every note.bless them.ian morrison

[@christinsorianojr.9929]

Old San Juan, Incognito, Autumn of our Love, Shaker Song, Cafe Amore, Del Corazon, and many more from the first ten years LOVE IT.

[@TheRedQueensChamber]

A very big thank you to all the members who have been entertaining us for a life time ♥

[@vince2x2]

All of you are astounding musicians! But....I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching, on this video, the incredible performance of your drummer. Such a delight to watch him. Thanks to all of you who have given me many hours of listening delight. G_D bless.

[@charliequinn160]

This is SO fine! I'm Loving it the longer the concert goes on! Saw them in Florida in 1990......Fabulous.....!!

[@fusion-music]

Been listening to Spyro Gyra since the 70's and they still sound just as fresh. They deserve more exposure.

[@denfinch8042]

+Fusion Music Ok regarding exposure, how do we get them that? They have never released a live DVD/VHS or Blu-Ray, I don't think.

[@kapayapaanpo8524]

+Fusion Music i'm with you man. have started listening to this group in 1980 but still find them unique.

[@fusion-music]

+Den Finch If you want DVD's, go to the site spyrogyra.com and hit the "Media" button. "Live at the North Sea" DVD is there. Lots of albums there is different formats - according to what you desire - like "wave" format instead of mp3. MP3 is lossy, but most of us can't hear the difference. But if you want to be a step ahead, you buy the "wave" version (which is better quality) and then make your own mp3 from the "Wave". You keep the wave file safe. Wave files are best for editing with (if you thought you wanted to edit it - why I don't know, but it's better than editing mp3). You can get a free audio editor if you don't want to buy one "Audacity". Hope this helps. Sorry for late reply. When you listen to the drum solo here, you see why the Italian's call drums "Batteria". From 52 mins, great single handed performance and tricks.

[@billabbott6092]

Lol...I have all the vinyl from the late 70's and 80's. I spent countless hours learning Jay's solos and cool style. Good to see they are still around.

[@Παναγιώτης-ο1ι]

Mpravo,sto,ntramista,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Richspj77]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! I've love Spyro ever since my dad played me their self-titled LP. Beautiful music played by fantastic musicians

[@johnpike5836]

Whether, roaring down the highway, or at a stop light with the top down, or traversing the hallways and stairs of my pad, this was living music. Chopping up some veggies and whipping up a dressing, or sitting on the couch headphones on. Head nodding and foot tapping, it never gets old and keeps my memories fresh. Just turned 66 and this great music has been a part of me for decades.

[@supercooled]

One of my favourite bands -- hell yeah!

[@SteenBr]

Heard them 1985 @ Avery Fisher Hall, NY, and in Copenhagen 29 years later - one of my favourites, that music doesn´t age at all, still lively an funky, luv it!

[@nathleflutiste]

2 Catching The Sun 8:13 3 De La Luz 19:04 4 Dancing On Table Mountain 29:32

[@bigjohn5768]

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[@unclerho8388]

First song is "Freetime". One of their signature tracks.

[@geekydiplomat]

My late father would have definitely enjoyed watching this. He was a big Spyro Gyra fan.

[@martinsprenz2872]

Jazz Fusion will never die !!! ;)

[@Savata2010]

Spyro Gyra is one of my favourite jazz bands. Last time I saw their concert in The Hague.

[@kevinrhinehart6915]

I owe my love of smooth jazz to these guys, who I accidentally discovered on AM radio. A station used their music as lead-ins to news & sports. One time the DJ mentioned that it was Spyro Gyra. Hooked ever since. Thanks for posting them!

[@SpiritWalker2008]

I started my development to love for Jazz thanks to Spyro Gyra audio tape which I heard in my homeland Yugoslavia (now Croatia) in the late 1970s... I saw them three times in Concert in Summer of 1997... they still sound great... Thank you for posting this... Best regards, Ugo Matulić

[@copenhagenjazzfunkcollecti2082]

Great Stuff. Will you see my stuff? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGanmp9sl995rtE

[@raymurphy3775]

Saw these guys live at the Cork Jazz festival 2019...the guitar player is just phenomenal!!!

[@TheBigKahuna02]

The Best ! I'm glad they are still together and sounding excellent ! Also "Thanks" for posting this video .

[@OscarSantaCruz-pr2cz]

Una de las mejores agrupaciones vigentes del Jazz contemporáneo de todos los tiempos!!!!!!

[@iwata1166]

They've been around over 40 years and still going strong!

[@chrisolley2762]

What and that's a good thing?

[@cristobalarreaza2709]

I been hear it for all my.life. !! Excellent Performance ....

[@mohemednadhirhenni9310]

spyro gyra takes you to another world

[@billyc3757]

One of the best and finest recorded jazz concerts I've heard on KZbin. If you have some high quality audio to listen with I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Just to add, Lee Pearson on drums added incredible power to this band. They've always had great drummers but Lee is my favorite.

[@mariusbarnard7704]

These guys are INSANELY brilliant!

[@KeithGalahad]

They still sound great. I remember back in the late 70s, listening to them with headphones while standing on my ship's main deck and looking at the stars. Unfortunately I have yet to see them live.

[@nhopka]

These guys play music absolute amazing! Wow!

[@olin.9634]

Saw them yesterday in Stuttgart. Since years i want to see that guys. It was a fantastic concert. Standing 1 meter from the stage...what a perfect sound...wonderfull!! They had so much fun on the stage after this years and they are so fantastic on their instruments! Thanks!!

[@thomasmartinscott]

Five Masters of their respective instruments who obviously love what they're doing, and what each other is doing! SUPERB!

[@juancarloslockgallegos6218]

Nunca olvidaré cuando tocaron en la Costa Verde de Lima, simplemente entraron al escenario e inmediatamente se pusieron a tocar, impresionante ¡Que grandes músicos!

[@EixtremeDrummer]

I still need to understand people who thumbs some video down when sound and images are so good. It could be possible when you don't like the quality and/or the image, even if the players make some mistake while playing ... But I'm affraid this occurs when you don't like the music. Wow, there is a good alternative for that, since you can simply do not click on the video.

[@TarcisioCGoes]

If there are people who make virus for computers, it is easy to understand why some people do that. Unanimity does not exist.:)

[@erdwaenor]

Tarcisio Goes So, in other words, you're telling us some people are being PAID to dislike good videos?

[@TarcisioCGoes]

Test No, I'm saying that some people just like to be bugs or do things to upset others for no reason at all, No point in worrying about a few thumbs down as these don't really count. Cheers. :)

[@gusporot]

86 thumbs down thumbs up against 3376 or 558,000 visits made ​​these guys are absolutely irrelevant. We are many but those who appreciate the talent of this wonderful music.

[@deewoods3910]

Well it's because they are probably still operating on windows 97 or something like that... That thought gets me by !

[@streamline518]

The last song is definitely a tribute to Joe Zawinul and Weather Report. The start of that song is the riff from WR's Cucumber Slumber. Fantastic show. Seen them a few times since 1978.

[@winstontshabangu219]

this music reaches to the innermost parts of my soul

[@reginalddavis7578]

Huge Spyro Gyra fan since I was a high school freshman back in the late 70’s! I make sure I see these guys live every chance I get or whenever they’re available live!

[@ludwigrx]

Wow! That's one hell of a drum solo! Underrated! \m/

[@fusion-music]

+ludwigrx You've got it.

[@teknicalmusic116]

starts at 48:00

[@LDGarber]

Holy crap! Completely agree that the drum solo is mind-blowing!

[@vnvulcan]

ah, all those nice tunes...lovely! Make me remember my childhood back in he 80s. Especially Morning Dance.:) Thanks for sharing the experience!

[@kimyuriable]

i can't wait to spyro gyra's concert in korea!

[@carlhavens6021]

I saw Spyro Gyra at the Beacon Theatre and they had the audience on their feet. Great fusion band and I am glad they are still around. Missed them at the Savannah Jazz Festival in 2012. Looking forward to seeing them again.

[@tonyj.7976]

I think the guy on keyboard is a vampire,he does not age.

[@walcoman]

Absolutely off the charts amazing........ I do have to say I miss the xylophone, don't ever stop boys

Monster, Insane solo bass !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY GOOD 36:25

[@copenhagenjazzfunkcollecti2082]

Hi. I agree. I love this band. You might also like our newest music. We are so inspired by Spyro Gyra. Listen if you like 😁 And if you sub....😍 we'll be so greatfull. Thanks - from bassplayer Mads P.

[@StrettonRutherford]

Sick BASS solo @ 39>minutes in! Scott Ambush!

[@JaimeVives]

Brilliant

[@LouisBertrandTech]

36:30 bass solo, he's singing it while he plays it! Scott Ambush... Phenomenal!

[@peterszewzek4167]

I've followed Spyro Gyra since their seminal effort,"Morning Dance" album. I've been to 7-8 of their shows,my favorite being at The Blue Note. Great guys to talk to,very fan based. Scott Ambush? I'll put his bass playing up there with Nathan East or Stanley Clarke. Julio? Could have been a Rock star.Awesome band!

[@JOHNWALLACE.]

love these guys. the level from then too now is still high level. they still draw you in.

[@Darktek]

yeaaah 👍🔥

[@fonseca0311]

Saw Spyro Gyro as my first Jazz concert back in 1989. No Limits was the opener. Man, what a memory. These guys always do the trick.

[@soumitrodebroy5786]

spyro gara at its best.

[@PershingTrooper]

A most excellent way to get some cooking done and enjoy truly great artists. Thank you Spyro Gyra...

[@manb4war]

Damn...now I have to dig through that box in the garage and find all my Spyro Gyra CD's

[@rickbateman7453]

CD??? I have to find all the old records ....and then set up my old stereo!!! LOL!!!

[@mojomexico]

+Rick Bateman exactly, should do like that!

[@bassmith448bassist5]

manb4war wow!!!! I still have them on cassettes!!!!!! lol!!! great band!! I played ten or sax in high school. my senior year in jazz band we did city kids and catching the sun and cafe a more!!!! fun times.

[@chrisolley2762]

They are there for a reason. Burn the box.

[@juangutierrez4857]

One of my favorites fusion jazz band, they take to you to another world

[@santiagocabrera5932]

Good music will always be there. Great group and great musicians.

[@brentgeller3489]

Kim Stone is a bass player for The Rippingtons

[@josephfriedmann3960]

Was "Catching the Sun" a SG song or album.... I remember my roommates at UCLA (circa 1982) constantly listening to it... And of course I fell in love with it.. San Diego

[@RGentil123]

In fact was both: album and track. A very enjoyable theme, well explored by SG’s original formation.

[@lusighfer]

Catching The Sun was both a song and the title of their 3rd studio album, early 1980.

[@stybba09]

I have known of these guys for years and never checked them out until now. I must say that I like what I hear.

[@XPurefunkX]

If you really want funk bass, check out their 2015 concert. Go to 34 minutes in and get funkafied, the song is" Good to Go Go". Amazing bass solo.

[@andrewscheldt70]

I think I must have been 12 or 13 when Catching the Sun came out. My parents to us to Disneyland and I listened to that cassette tape over and over again. Jay Beckenstein was a huge influence on me. This whole band swings SO hard.

[@CogumeloBlues]

SURREAL.... SIMPLESMENTE PHÔDASTICO...

[@johntatum1951]

Great band always....my fav Morning Dance.

[@waynelovell1958]

Floor thumping bass solo and an insane drum solo plus beautiful guitar keyboards and incredible sax

[@carloslocuaz]

Otro mas q' se queja chabones esto es soul music of cathering better massive destroyer the time pulse very creative.... ;)))))

[@hullamajascot1]

This was an amazing album when it was first released , the music creeps into your soul and fills you with energy.Not for everyone but who wants to be like that anyway, many thanks for this !

[@lrwillie52]

Awesome!!!!

[@Ricardo15895]

I´ve been a fan this group for 30 years and I can say very sure, thei reinvent theirselves without lose their roots. Their work is full of joy and they became a reference. To be honest I start to play saxofone trying to play like Jay. Good bless them for ever! And please come back to Brasil we are missing you guys.

[@dagostinoification]

Magnifical music !I LOVE IT since 1980 ! FRIENDSHIPS JAY! >>>from >>

[@PascalAbida]

Un plaisir intact sans cesse renouvelé de les entendre. Après tant d'années, j'ai le sentiment que leur musique est même meilleure qu'avant. Tout simplement Excellent.

[@pierrearchambault5637]

Pascal. Abida d'accord avec toi

[@notpopebuthope]

... world class! ... SALUT!

[@TheLioneto]

I had a great night in Leverkusen last Sunday with Spyro. Thank you a lot! Also very beautiful song from Julio!

[@jejesq]

great one

[@OlavoLuisatto]

Great bassist Scoth Ambusch. I follow Spyro Gyra since its first formation 1979. Morning Dance and Catching the Sun I believe I learned a lot listening to Jay Beckenstein and Spyro's. I am a fan of Spyro Gyra!

[@tomconway5684]

These guys are incapable of putting out any bad music.

[@ejerrycostley1]

I agree!!

[@palmerbaggins3374]

I agree as well...

[@chrisolley2762]

Incapable? All they do is make bad music!

[@Lehmann108]

Then what are you doing here you jazz snob?

[@chrisolley2762]

I'm trying to make the world understand that these guys can't play. The guy on the clarinet thingy needs his fingers breaking if he's gonna be allowed to continue parping so many bad notes.

[@claudiorighi]

a fantastic drum solo inside the concert....the greatest

[@denfinch8042]

By the way, Scott Ambush makes his own basses. What a guy!!!

[@bodorandrianavony3681]

génial! Ils me rappellent ma jeunesse quand j'étais encore à Madagascar!bravo!