Spyro Gyra - Early Hits Medley: "Shaker Song" "Catching The Sun" "Morning Dance"

From our homes to yours.
Jay Beckenstein - Saxophone
Tom Schuman - Keyboards
Julio Fernandez - Guitar
Scott Ambush - Bass
Lionel Cordew - Drums
Video edited by Brian Friedman
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[@stevenb5385]

in 1979 having heard nothing but the pop music we were fed, I was walking to work, aged 17 when I heard Morning Dance on a tiny cassette player on the small electric cart the milk delivery guy used - it changed my life At 62 now I have verything they ever did and of course they led me to Grover Washington, Ronnie Laws, and little by little, to Miles Davis, Bill Evans The Brubecks, etc My 28 yr old son continues and enhances the journey - one chance moment and a lifetime of joy Thank God or whoever loves you

[@jljones5854]

I'll bet it blew your mind. My favorite is Carnival

[@harveybond83]

With you brother

[@debrasnow4261]

That is exactly the same yr I heard Spyro gyra I love their music too and I’m now 63 I know how you feel 😍😍😍😍

[@MVTTRADINGANDSERVICES-pq2bg]

Rest in paradise presley!!

[@brianmccabe8548]

1111 vfg😅vvvvvvvvvvb mbb cfc system 😅7k features x. .😅

[@bh6722]

First introduced to these guys when I was 23 years old, I’m 66 now and have loved them for all these years. Pure class

[@PercivalGull1]

Same age as me. I bought their first album and every album since.

[@edmund1170]

I have been fortunate enough to have introduced to it by my Dad at the tender age of 6...now it is my memory of him and i carry it forward to my 3 boys...#timeless

[@alphaomegastables]

Now...this is what I call...MUSICIANSHIP...EXCELLENT, WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS...NOT BULLSHIT SOUND MACHINES!!

[@juneniemann391]

Yes! Yes! I was 20 and they came to Akron, Ohio when I was in college. Been in love ever since!

[@russellblas5379]

I was 22 when I hooked to These guys and that started it all . Now I'm, m 65 and still loving it.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

40 years later and it still sounds fresh. REAL talent, REAL musicians, REAL instruments (plus some help!)

[@rodsaenz3975]

What do you mean by "plus some help"? Like pre-recorded?

[@Mojoojo95]

Rodolfo Saenz I interpreted that as the software instruments and patches used on the aux keys.

[@dsommers52]

Mega ditto!

[@youlerab8762]

@@rodsaenz3975 p0mppp

[@rodsaenz3975]

@@youlerab8762 didn't get that!

[@nilsonevangelista]

I dig Spyro Gyra for a long time. I am 70 years old now. God bless Spyro Gyra great sound.

[@alphabeets]

These are superb smooth jazz classics. The difference between today’s smooth jazz and these wonderful compositions is that these are composed pieces of music that have a PROGRESSION and say something- compared to today’s smooth jazz music that is almost always a mind numbing two bar loop repeated infinitely. Great job guys!!❤

[@rufusthompson3055]

I've rocked with these dudes since forever...whomever put a "thumbs down " on this video has their ear in their foot!!

[@DustInTheWindAZ]

LMAO!

[@larrysmith2638]

Maybe their foot in their ear?

[@jesusaalabat7718]

They were really good...

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

And I think these ones are in over ankle deep!! 🤣🤣

[@TheMoose819]

I been with these guys since "Morning Dance & Shaker Song!" Love their music 💙!

[@rayadj]

Spyro Gyra: BEST BAND!!

[@fenatloz]

Apsolutno ste u pravu! ;)

[@beltello1]

Gran banda!!! Tengo todos sus discos y he sido y soy muy feliz escuchándolos. Gracias por todo ese maravilloso sonido que nos brindan.

[@juanmartin2464]

I think so

[@juanmartin2464]

@@beltello1 soy su fan desde 2980 y también tengo todos sus discos

[@nadhirhnight9105]

Agree!! But please, try Tryphon, on Spotify!! And tell me what you think about 👍👍

[@TCJAZZ-MUSIC]

I've been listening to these cats for years and it never gets old ..... Play'on my brothers....!

[@kennextechnical8561]

WOW I was thinking the same thing AMEN Brother.

[@tomjohnson5597]

Discovered them in the 80's. When I got to college I'd open the windows on a rainy evening, load up a couple of their cassettes to decompress...usually with a beverage or two containing hops and barley. Good times!

[@dennisbrown7920]

Right on brother. My 3 fave songs plus Philly. Brings me back to 1979.

[@zappaduster100]

They are like family....listening Spyro since 40 yrs.

[@willmartin1837]

Beer and hopes/ 70’s / umm 🤔 / might bit more than that/Red bud and seeds/!!✌️

[@lincolnlottering7309]

Wow wow wow. It takes me 38 years back . I still play catching the sun from my vinyl.

[@billiehemingway5786]

I played you guys non stop when I was a kid and thought you’d disappeared. Thank goodness for KZbin. At 60 my life is full of joy again. Total perfection as ever.

[@kennydee9346]

They never stop putting on albums. You should have kept up with them

[@ianchaney8490]

406 people say they don't like this medley, gee they must be hard to please. These guys are cool and brilliant.

[@ianmcnamee5243]

Ha ha, Honestly, yes that must be the X factor group, so sad for them do know what there missed 😄 I feel like am back in my Ford Capri, sunroof open, 👍

[@gnorggstrandoshian9588]

please accept different opinions, thank you🎶

[@TubaceousOasis]

Honestly.. what is even the point of adding a thumbs down option? If you're groovin .. 👍🏽 if not.. just move on✌️

[@martythemartian99]

@@gnorggstrandoshian9588 Please accept my refusal to accept different opinions ;D Well... in this case at least.

[@peppermarki]

406 tone deaf people ! These guys are real musicians who make beautiful music for your listening pleasure .

[@acarv]

Spyro Gyra. My old time fave.

[@alainsalemi6049]

Et de maintenant et pour toujours

[@robertperrella4194]

ladies and gentlemen :this is called EXCEPTIONAL EXCELLENCE WITH STYLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[@henrydemarchena5588]

Thanks to Hector Collazo from Puerto Rico who sent to me 10 minutes ago a link to enjoy Morning Dance !! I invite to every body to enjoy it !! Thanks Spyrogira !!

[@katewright6238]

Love, love this song 🎵 ❤

[@bobhussey1526]

Loved Spyro Gyra since the 70's You guys are awesome!

[@howieabrahams6209]

Growing up on the Cape Flats Cape Town South Africa back in the 80 s , i don't there will be a soul not who these guys are . You had to have a cassette in your car with these guys . Fast forward almost living 40 years in Canada, and i still go out of my way to listen to these guys . Cheerz

[@slinilo]

I was opening with my band for them on a concert in the 80-ies at "Grosse Freiheit" in Hamburg Germany. After my gig we all watched their gig - it was a pure pleasures to hear and see my youth heroes on stage. That put on a great show, also the lighting mixing guy did his best to put in the best light and he knew all the kicks. Afterwards we all went out to have a pizza together. Such a joy to hang out with such nice and friendly colleagues. Thank you Spyro Gyra for all the joy you brought to my life - thank you! Nils Gessinger

[@blufeather7018]

Ditto... amazing!🌞🥰

[@hajeno46]

Hey Nils , i also love the music of Spyro Gyra. Have almost all albums of Them. I remember that I heard you and Your band in Hamburg . Mönckebergstr. as an opener for the Hyatt hotel (?) or was it the the the galleria?. Must have been in the late 80is or 90is. Great gig too. Opened my mind to contemporary jazz music. So Spyro Gyra, Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons and 4 Play are still my all-time favorites. Stay healthy with greetings from the Elbinsel

[@tate333666]

Nils you got some funky smooth songs too.....I like the vibe you create... all the best to you

[@slinilo]

@@tate333666 Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sampono1962]

my first and only time saw them "live" was in Albany, NY in 1984

[@warrenbannister8969]

I just can't explain how this music makes me feel, it's SO together

[@sevenangeles3500]

Very cool relax jazz music

[@Stephanie9959]

It feels like a summer day. Late after noon in the park. Carefree!

[@larrygerndt]

I can explain WHY it makes you feel that: they're musicians of the highest caliber. a good composition can feel fresh for decades, as this piece shows!

[@kurtn652]

because you are old and smart like i am...

[@davidschmitter2478]

I've struggled with this same emotion - here's my take - no matter what life is throwing at you, this music makes you feel like: 'things are gonna be OK'.

[@francisgarganera8418]

Spyro gyra is timeless. Every song is timeless, classic.

[@sallyvidal]

They were introduce to me by my older brother,when i was 40"s nd now am 64,still loves to listen to their album..relaxes my brain.Thankyou guys for sharing your talents,/Longlive..

[@Movieman257]

I can't say how glad I am that Spyro Gyra is still playin' on after all of these years! I've been a huge fan ever since Morning Dance started playing on the radio. Saw this band live twice. Spyro Gyra's music never gets old!

[@TimBelch1]

Skater Jeff me too! I was fortunate to work at Ontario Place as the PR guy for the Park and the amazing Forum from 1980 to 1986. It was a highlight to have Spyro Gyra come and play many years in a row to Toronto from their home in Buffalo. Jay and company, continued success and keep making wonderful music!

[@JerryT21]

This music puts a smile on my face , with everything thats going on these days , Thank you Spyro Gyra 🙏

[@smoothjazz.melbourne]

Agreed👏👏👏

[@lloydjohaar]

My late dad and my uncle introduced us a Spyro Gyra as little kids in the late 70's and 80's in South Africa. This video and the 3 songs . . . . . . . . WOW!!!!!!!!! This friggin awesome. I just listened to Dave Grusin & Hugh Masekela. I also listened to Spain by Stevie Wonder.... We were fortunate to have lived this :) I'm 55 years old....

[@CarlosRivera-fi9iz]

Simple, the Best smooth jazz i've ever heard

[@momshieannmeyerpage2447]

Omg I’m crying now,I remember my papa in heaven he is also a musician and this is his favorite music ever since spyro gyra he taught me also this music so at my age of 40’s I always listen spyro gyra music everytime I drive my car ,I really keep spyro gyra music in my whole life it’s a reminisce my papa in heaven I miss him so much

[@jaymart241]

Can't beat Spyro Gyra and the Rippingtons. My two fave's.

[@humjoh]

Couldn’t agree more 👍

[@ddrums001]

Yes indeed! Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons is another awesome group!👍🏾

[@_bencebacsi]

Let me add Fourplay to the list. These 3 bands are my favorites in smooth jazz at the same level. But no doubts, Spyro Gyra preceded their age.

[@ddrums001]

bencebacsi1 leaving a band like Fourplay out is definitely a criminal offense!

[@locadisa]

What about the Yellowjackets. Still going strong!

[@avigailarda8841]

Spyro Gyra still gives me goosebumps. Beautiful, very beautiful-- I'm crying.

[@middleburgprepper2342]

I know just what you mean. Pure class.

[@taleinz1]

It takes me back to a time and place in my childhood - the very best of times

[@bernadetteescueta8512]

@@taleinz1 Proud to be 80's 💖💖💖

[@KoenigFranz]

me too...

[@Steve-cs8nd]

I’d dry your tears but with only manuscript paper handy I’d leave a big movable C clef on your cheek 😍

[@jessew1133]

One of the first concerts I took my soon to be wife to. She was all into hard rock and metal (which we both love). I will never forget her expression after the concert 🤯 (we seen them in the round in Anaheim, CA). She was like OMG those guys were so f#$king good I can't believe I've never heard of them! I knew I had a keeper lol. My way of introducing her to different kinds of music 😉. We've been married 27 years now! Love these guys!

[@michaelkirkland1929]

Saw them at Yoshi's in Oakland, a few months ago, NICE.

[@keithjones7256]

So good man. Real music that puts you in a great mood! Thanks fellas and keep doin your thing.

[@gustavorivera7008]

It's been very nice listening to them after a long Time ago.

[@dylanchangedeverythingfore1312]

Jesse... was that at the Celebrity Theater? In DownTown Anaheim on their POINT OF VIEW TOUR probably 1989??

[@rockybudgeboa]

I grew up listening to and LOVING this music

[@thetagmarket1058]

It's a summer's night in the mid 1980's We're camping in the Namib Desert. A deep black sky shimmering with the jewels of the great milky way. Onto our 3rd bottle of 1927 KWV Port ... and Spyro Gyra booming over the oldest dunes in the world. Can't get closer to heaven than that.

[@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529]

Namibia? I just watched a YT video today that said the Namibian government plans to kill 100 animals including elephants and hippos and distribute the meat. That's sad.

[@alainsalemi6049]

Et moi je suis dans une cave des cartiers nord de Marseille,et j'écoute S G

[@andrekotze2651]

I can picture your surroundings - GREAT! I had my own Spyro Gyra baptism by fire whilst sitting on top of Mariepskop (Hoedspruit), overlooking the Eastern Transvaal and hearing Morning Dance for the first time, in 1982. The experience etched into my memory for life. Needless to say, I've been a Spyro disciple ever since ...

[@rashaud99]

I used to live down the road from Tom Schuman (keyboardist) when I lived in Las Vegas. I LOVE that guy and his wife Yvonne!

[@rooseveltwalker9627]

That is why these guys are my favorite band of all time. So glad they are still with us and doing what they do. Thank you Spyro Gyra

[@es3791]

This is timeless. The thumbs down are those that have no soul for music. Also I can’t blame them, I guess they are all under 10yrs of age . 🇿🇦

[@tpzid]

Scott on the bass is an freaking waterfall of soulfulness.

[@ilago7322]

I approve of a 5 star rating for this band 👍

[@alexemhardt3762]

Tom Schuman is my man. I asked him after a Concert in Germany on which college he studied music. He answered that he never had any lessons but learned playing the keys all by himself... amazing...

[@anthonyb.corrales4470]

Here in the Philippines We call that Uwido Catching the tune all by himself/herself Without any formal training

[@supercooled]

@@anthonyb.corrales4470 English equivalent is autodidact.

[@davidschmitter2478]

Alex Emhardt - This is incredible. My dad's dad, and my dad also learned keyboards by ear, and I blended that with some formal lessons. Tom Schuman is so talented - and worth following. He and Jay are the heart of this band, but backed up by the best talent in all the jazz fusion world. Please check out some of Tom's solo work - you wont be disappointed.

[@chrispontello9949]

Back when music was performed by real musicians.

[@marianicolosi6770]

Con strumenti veri, non campionati.

[@benjamin3290]

There’s still plenty of that being made these days, just can’t expect any of it to be on the radio

[@fionnbetts4293]

@@benjamin3290 please share your sources 😘

[@jonp4846]

@@fionnbetts4293 A very small list, from all over the place: Yellowjackets, Nathan East (Fourplay), Jeff Lorber, Snarky Puppy, Skinny Hightower, Steve Hunt, Incognito, Rachel Eckroth, Tower of Power, Allen Hinds

[@fionnbetts4293]

Legend, thanks a million

[@craigr426]

It brings back memories when I first started listening to jazz music 😂😁

[@LuisMorales-xm6wc]

I am still listening!!

[@williammunoz1735]

Great like never before...spyro Gyra...my smooth jazz band of my young days...awesome

[@housepianist]

True legends in every sense of the word. 45 years and counting!

[@esther94619]

I'm old, been sick but found 💓today, found this beautiful music again!

[@triketacular8093]

I believe l was in my mid teens when l hear "Catching The Sun" on the radio. Went down to our local record store at the time and asked if they had the album. Had to explain it was a instrumental type of album. The fellow who ran the store said, " oh, that's more of a big city sound ", we don't carry it. Finally got my hands on the vinyl album a few months later, and still enjoy listening to it today. Carry on Gentleman. 🙂🇨🇦

[@turcmic]

Nice story! They were my introduction to jazz like 35 years ago. Their music (and others) was played on interludes between cable tv programs back then. Did the same as you and put my hand on a first vinyl... discovered Marcus Miller and Will Lee (I’m a bass player), with led me to Miles, Herbie, Snarky Puppy, world music etc etc etc... thanks Spyro Gyra! The music is still good!

[@peterww3106]

Same here! First heard of them in maybe 1975 Loved that album, Morning Dance I think. Again like you had to order it at my local WH Smith’s. felt v grown up at the time!!

[@timwarneka5681]

Same here. Got into them in the early 80's as a teen. Still have my "Morning Dance" vinyl album! Nothing quite like a Beckenstein solo!

[@battousaihimura8822]

This track is One of the Reason Why im hooked to JAZZ ever Since!

[@garynixon9035]

Me Too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ludovicdhonow3398]

🤭🤭 good then. They are really amazing. Being constant throughout the time is not for everyone. There's none one of their tracks that i don't like.

[@FiveStoryTreeHouse5]

As a child growing up in the 70's, I was introduced to a wide range of music. The very first time I heard morning dance, I was twelve years old and wasn't knowledgeable of music theory at the time, but remember thinking, this song had the absolute best tone I had ever heard. I never knew the name of the song, but the local movie theater would play it before the movie to adjust the sound (pre thx assuming) Flash forward to a week ago when the song came on KZbin and I finally caught the title. Thank you gentlemen for creating a masterpiece in sound unmatched still today and thank you for keeping this song alive. Very nice to come across this social distancing video, I actually teared up listening to this beautiful song medley when you started morning dance 🙏🙏🙏

[@Espina907]

Music to wake up to.🎉

[@gustavocabrera3878]

Who is this guy who disliked this video? Did he even listened to this amazing music?!!

[@questfortruth665]

I guess he thought it was a porno flick and was disappointed.

[@robprotz3218]

@@questfortruth665 , hard to believe! Been listening to Spyrogyra for 40+ years. Never gets old.

[@questfortruth665]

@@robprotz3218 Absolutely! Me too! I have a few of their CDs in the car to remind me!

[@impulseproman]

It's clear this person is not from our human planet

[@josephchardon3820]

Hello to every one ! Those who click the " down" button probably think it's the "download" button ! Don't be mislead ! (I must admit, not my line but like it very much !) Just envoy (good) music !

[@gustavramedies2901]

I love this band the GOOD OLDE days .My late father enjoyed their music. I am 43 bring back the nice times.

[@carolelegault9545]

Thanks for the memories: my husband was a musician and he introduced me to them, RIP Babe!

[@joeheid4757]

Prayers.

[@mariacarmen3667]

Im sorry

[@derekangus1354]

We in Toronto, Canada were treated with an annual summertime visit by Spyro Gyra at ONTARIO PLACE FORUM, in the early days. An outdoor, grassy, concert bowl park on Lake Ontario. The players were awesome with great chops, and super entertaining! The percussionist would scissor-kick his symbols with his toe as he leaped in the air. The steel pan, and MARIMBA solos give Morning Dance such a cool, island-earthy vibe. I played it in high school Jazz Band, 1980. Thanks so much! 😀

[@junmemo3841]

I can't ask for anything more...Bravo:)

[@marvinkelley6339]

Give these guys some respect. Legends.

[@charleneholmes3532]

Sweeeet memories of our little fam circa mid ‘80s during beach camping trips in our old dodge van and always striking up a joyful dance in the sand first thing in the morning to these tunes. Kids are grown, memories are fresh. Good stuff still.

[@obyte1world522]

Sweet

[@ruslanmavlyanov2077]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eUhZmVjM5joNU😍😍

[@AllIn1Studio]

Lovely! I’m dancing this morning too! What a band! They were so influential the real smoothjazzers!!

[@dmcbohol]

Their music was a big part of my teenage years and still is up to now ! Long live Spyro Gyra!!!

[@timeverett7828]

Great memories! Back in 1978 I was part of a jazz fusion band in high school. We competed in the Canadian stage band festival in Edmonton. Playing a medley of Spyro Gyra tunes we ended up winning the competition! What an amazing experience...

[@academicdeaneducation6671]

Awesome! Great experience to have had.

[@waheedanifowose3835]

Smooth blend of saxophone and percussion and piano. Lord please bring back this kind of jazz music. Spyro Gyra made me to love love jazz in the 80s.

[@briansims4365]

Yes music, I forgot how it sounded with all this noise called today's music.

[@cuchulainn162]

I sampled them and bunch of other greats on SOUNDCLOUD TRAPPERKEEPER87

[@Mivoat]

Yes, today's fab chart toppers are less sophisticated than most nursery rhymes.

[@raydejesus6230]

This music really made my day, feeling kind of blue because of a huge loss. Great memories. Thanks and God Bless.

[@kennysoffice]

Come morning Dance my first Jazz music I listen to since then Jazz has been my food of love that was 1979 I think, Thanks Gentlemen for showing me what loving means with your music .

[@mazilanjalal281]

About 40 years ago I listened to Spyro Gyra n I never regret it. Cos' I'm still listening to them.

[@JosephMiller-u3t]

Everything they do is perfect..thanks my all time favorite jazz fushion group 😊

[@lfr30043]

Love you guys... we go way back together..... my 1st girlfriend, job, moving out, falling in love, getting married, nevermind the sunsets, the beaches, the fireside camping, making & having babies😉, yup you guys were there. Truly feel good music.... thank you for all the memories that come to mind, listening to your awesome sound & mighty music..

[@abejacgot]

I celebrated finishing every exam I'd taken by going home and playing "Morning Dance".....insanely uplifting...thank you

[@wyatt92563]

I’ll never forget the first time I heard Spyro Gyra; very early 80’s, Sony Walkman cassette player, warm early Fall day in John Bryant State Park Ohio, Freetime; my soul was filled for the first time by the sounds that caressed my ears.

[@NickRatto]

Beautiful as the day is it’s always nicer to wake up n listen to these Gentlemen’s pieces ,of Time, n music on a loop for Coffee Time n morning lites In these welcoming jazz classic’s

[@gregorysedmunds2843]

Emaculate Alto Sax tone.. So warm an bubbly... I grew up south of Buffalo down in Pittsburgh... Jay was def a big influence in my tone and technic on Alto.... #saxgods

[@jasonturner928]

God I love his sound.

[@gstanley75]

I’ve been following these guys since these “early” songs were THE songs. 👍

[@ifixbones]

Been listening to Spyro Gyra for many decades now. They're a strong band, and it never gets old! 06:30 That steel drum sound!!!!!

[@charlesanthonymcbroom1119]

I've seen these cats three times in concert. Man, they are the best. When this pandemic dies down, I will be the first to get a ticket when they go back on tour.

[@jamesfrazier366]

Spyro Gyra is a perfect 10 in my book. Love the music.

[@barbaraprofazi1839]

thanks to all of you gentlemen, for brightening up my day :-)

[@renvicjack628]

i’m am now almost 32 yrs old and i remember when i first heard these men when i was a small girl ... everlasting love to you guys 💖💖 thank you for your music and inspiration

[@rolandvanalphen4355]

This performance of these great/wonderful "oldies" are so f********* awsome. They should republish these!!!

[@abejacgot]

They did.....here

[@tounoni]

Wow!!! SpyroGyra. Still around???? Morning Dance transported me back to my youth

[@richardmurray3635]

First introduced in high school. 1973 graduate. I hear you loud and clear....magic

[@worshipwhilewewait]

LOVE YOU ALL!!! Your Sound has provide the Soundtrack of My Life - and for that, I'm FOREVER grateful! THANK YOU!!!

[@WilsonMolina1]

Still as incredible as it was yesterday! Great music! The world needs more musicicas like you Spyro Gyra, a great band! ♪ ♫

[@ronaldarca]

My uncle always had this on his Hi-Fi, until such a tender age of 9, my equally tender ears developed craving for such exquisite goodness. I introduced the genre to my then gf, and now wife of 5 amazing years, and our relationship is built around music. We explored a lot of jazz and Spyro Gyra tops it, hands down. Now, am father to two amazing kids, they’re hearing these, and my son’s often stoic face lights up when Shaker Song turns up. True music, true art, true love. High power to you!

[@taleinz1]

Beautiful 🎶

[@paulstephenson5913]

Same great music that last forever ❤️

[@marks6406]

The ONLY music to play when you worked as a young sales person in a Hi Fi stereo store in a Houston mall in 1982 called "Sounds Great" ro sell stereo's and speakers (Sharpstown Mall when it was new and not what it is now). If you had to listen to music all day long in a mall, you better be listening to something you like.....

[@mlysupermom]

History judges every single thing ….. these guys have stood & keep rising ….. just masters at their craft …. Thank you for bringing so much pure joy to so many ❤❤❤

[@gerryzerna377]

One of the greatest band in jazz history

[@danielebussoletti]

They were the way I discovered fusion, in 87. I remember I could not understand anything at first, but I didn't give up, and I cannot be more grateful to them I behaved this way, then discovering and having always loved other masters like uzeb, chick corea and his bands, rippington, yellow jackets, Mike stern, Dave grusin, John patitucci, Vinnie colaiuta and some other tons of music monsters like them I have not the space to write all them. But Spyro were the first and will always have a special place in my heart and my soul. Thank you guys for 40 years of unbeatable music and emotions!!

[@obyte1world522]

My good man, you have good taste.

[@FunkinItUpaBit]

Absolutely agree 100% Daniele! Spyro Gyra was probably the most important, "gateway" band that I listened to when I was making the transition to loving Fusion and Jazz music. I bought the album, "Morning Dance" on a complete whim without knowing anything about Spyro Gyra or their music and I ended up listening to it non-stop until I bought, "Catching The Sun". There was something about the album cover art that I really liked too. It also took me a little bit of time and persistent listening, but once everything clicked there was no turning back. Been listening to these guys and digging their music since 1979!

[@mauricepowers8079]

And John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell, Jaco Pastorious, Al DeMiola, Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, Paco de Luca, Weather Report...the list is endless...

[@junjee3195]

I love my 80s jazz,,, my favorite title “ it doesnt matter” cool electric guitar,,,listening to it since the 80s

[@mrbadiuzzaman]

Wow! I am glad to be reconnected with your sounds after all these years

[@delmacapagal1097]

Outstanding performers, excellent musicians. Thank you for the lovely music you brought. So fortunate to have heard your music.

[@fnk8833]

Shakers song, reminds me of palm trees, white sand and crystal clear blue water 🌴

[@johnmejia8836]

I am at work, Day before Thanksgiving, One man office, kinda quiet, so I thought of Spyro Gyra and opened up KZbin. MAN ! I not only got to listen, but I could see the joy in these guy's faces ! They are putting their SOUL into the sound ! It was really thrilling ! I had to stop what I was doing and just enjoy the performance. Really Kool Man ! Thanks You Guys ! 10 a.m. treat I haven't had in a good while ! It really lifted me with Joy ! Don't stop til you drop ! Thanks wholeheartedly !

[@libretoaklasan5533]

it's like heaven listening to this wonderful music ...

[@federiconave3824]

They still got the magic...

[@enriquecancino7519]

I really don't remember when I started listening to this group but it's been more than 30 yrs, that's for sure! If I'm down, they bring me up. If I'm up, they make me swing slowly at first and then joyfully. They are my spiritual medicine in all cases and moods, for me at least! Thanks, Spyro Gyra for bringing light into my life.

[@musicismyhigh4379]

Jazz became popular when I was in highschool here in the Philippines back in the 80s. I love jazz!

[@christinahaddrell2110]

Saw these guys back early 80’s as a young trumpet player. So smooth and tight and still keeping it together years later. They ‘make’ music, not just play it. Stay safe all of you.

[@teremolina1722]

I need to see them live!! FL dates, please!!!😍

[@josephmiller1576]

The total of jazz and musicianship. . . We are so blessed to enjoy their music. . .

[@rexcenteno4581]

They just got better with age. Timeless music.

[@angelo-adrianramos9948]

'Twas in the early 80's when my late dear cousin Butch influenced me to listen to this ace jazz band. Spyro Gyra will always be special to me. Thanks cousin Butch.

[@CarlosHenrique-uj7lc]

The best of best !!!!! Magical .

[@bencekulcsar7441]

Regarding to the guitar part I'm just always getting amazed how an incredible (and underrated) guitarist is Julio Fernandez. No speed records, no smoking cross fading arpeggios, just some soulful notes and the music gets alive. That is what I truly miss from modern guitar approaches.

[@11hoosier11]

Julio replaced Chet Catallo 200 years ago and I love 'em both.....still. Julio has aged and Chet can barely stand anymore but the music is NOW.

[@edmund1170]

Now this is music...I make it a point to teach my boys this type of music...next generation cannot be robbed of something this brilliant...#fortheloveofjazz

[@abideenadeniran4721]

Talk about bringing the sunshine out of a cloudy day. Great music always.

[@johnkranick1287]

Spyro Gyra has ALWAYS been THE REAL DEAL!!!

[@llewmorccamam6952]

mind ticking.... clean & green.. soul trippin' ❤