Spyro Gyra live | Leverkusener Jazztage 2022 | Jazzline

SETLIST
1. Walk The Walk
2. Groovin' For Grover
3. Shaker Song/Catching The Sun/Morning Dance
4. Cockatoo
5. De La Luz
6. Dancing On Table Mountain
7. Tempted
8. Old San Juan/Heliopolis
Besetzung
Jay Beckenstein (saxophone)
Tom Schuman (keys)
Julio Fernandez (guitar)
Scott Ambush (bass)
Lionel Cordew (drums)
Es ist nicht bekannt, ob Jay Beckenstein vor langer Zeit der Klassenbeste im Biologieunterricht war. Klar ist aber, dass der Musiker aus New York Anfang der 1970er-Jahre auf die Idee gekommen ist, seine Band nach einer Gattung der Grünalgen zu nennen. Von dieser Spezies sind rund 4000 Arten beschrieben, und genauso beständig, wie Grünalgen Gewässer besiedeln, so konstant tummeln sich Spyro Gyra - so der Band- und Grünalgenname - seit fast 50 Jahren in der Welt des Jazz.
Über 10.000 Gigs hat die US-amerikanische Jazz-Fusion-Band in fünf Jahrzehnten auf sechs Kontinenten gespielt, sie wurde mehrfach mit dem Grammy ausgezeichnet und hat mehr als 30 Alben veröffentlicht, etliche Gold- und Platinauszeichungen eingeheimst und über zehn Millionen Tonträger verkauft. Fester Ankerpunkt bei all dem, was Spyro Gyra in ihrer langen Karriere gemacht haben, ist dabei Fusion. Die Musiker um das Gründungsmitglied, den Saxofonisten Jay Beckenstein, kombinieren smoothen Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Latin, Pop und Rock und kreieren daraus einen Sound, der vor allem immer eins ist: stilistisch offen und breit gefächert. „Kunst manifestiert sich in einer Vielzahl von Stilrichtungen und Kontexten. Deshalb haben wir überhaupt erst begonnen, Musik zu machen” - so die Philosophie von Spyro Gyra.
Mit kreativer Energie, komplexer Spielfreude und großer Musikalität sind Spyro Gyra bis heute in der Welt des zeitgenössischen Jazz auf den Bühnen dieser Welt unterwegs. Und dabei haben sie immer etwas auf dem Schirm, was auch bei ihrer namensgebenden Algenart eine Rolle spielt: Artenvielfalt.
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[@shekharkusuma1996]

Would like to thank the Audio Engineer and the team on a such a beautiful recording. It sounds like it is recorded in a studio. Everything is so, so, so well balanced and it alsi speaks a lot about the preparation gone into band rehersals. Smooth😊

[@franciscolopez3229]

You just took the words out my mouth or shall I say my fingers to type this. Very true, the audio is so clean. And the Spyro Gyro band is musically tight as always.

[@ThatCologneGuy]

ditto!

[@bw8680]

completely agree!

[@carlopelusomusic]

the video recording as well. excellent

[@mozartdeux1440]

you're right, I'd cry just to hear the intro knowing this is live

[@jptaylor]

Jay Beckenstein is the PERFECT Smooth Jazz sax player - never overplays, always plays exactly what's needed and nothing more. Never self-indulgent. His ego never seems to enter his playing. Pure and smooth. Such a sensible and correct musician. Same with Tom Schuman. Plays exactly what's needed, and nothing more. Mature players.

[@ericbocericB]

always melodious. I love melodies

[@user-hn5zg5jb3w]

Perfeito

[@richardpennell4170]

In 1982 Spyro Gyra was the guest band at the renowned Elmhurst Jazz Festival and as band soloists in the competition we had the chance to jam with them the morning before the competition. What an amazing experience as an 18 yr old trumpet player. We had the competition during the day and they performed the concert at night at the beautiful Scottish Rite Auditorium. Before their performance they announced the competition awards and fortunately I won the trumpet soloist award. What a life highlight that I will never forget. Thank you SG for so many years of amazing music!

[@kurts4767]

Loved these guys since the 70's, still sounding great, amazing.

[@greggmariosingco3343]

​@Chip McGuire a

[@lovewillwinnn]

@@chipmcguire01same

[@ParadiseLiving23]

getting better all the time,,, loved them then, love them now. Wow!

[@RoyPerez-drumnote]

Is it the same lineup?

[@dannylgriffin]

We all miss Dave Samuels, though!

[@vernhillbass905]

When I was 16 I remember listening to Spyro Gyra in my bedroom and being inspired as I learned to play the sax. Fast forward 43 years later…I now play bass and sax. Still being inspired by these wonderful artists. Thanks Spyro Gyra!

[@user-hn5zg5jb3w]

Q maravilha eu amo

[@vladimirsandtner4438]

My favorit combination - bass & sax. But I play only bass.... yet 🙃

[@timlabell]

It's OK😮 Not bragging,😚 just adding to the conversation . My wife and I had THE MOST INCREDIBLE...🎸🙏night out in the late 90's 😬🤥 ? Anyway, i had the opportunity to see SPIRO GYRO and Acoustic Alchemy in Joliet Illinois 21 years ago. 😅😮 it was fun. No, it was AWESOME. 🙋

[@MicCheck-lm9ph]

My father took me to see them as a kid, I wanna say in the late 70’s or early 80’s. At the time I wanted to go play football in the street outside. Over the years I never forgot that name Spyro Gyra. So when we started digging in my pops crates for samples I knew that name would have sample gems for days. I bought a bass and use to play along. I love the many moods the songs took you thru. In my head their songs reminded me of being outside in different times of the day. And at different places. My pops was a musician/ composer/ director, so I was exposed to many different types of music. I’m a WESTCOAST B-boy from the Chi. Seen a lot of the legends over the years. But till remember many of these songs at 52 yrs old.

[@augustonorona9717]

AWESOME....can't get enough of SPYRO....THEY JUST GET BETTER WITH TIME ! SOOTHING TO THE SOUL & EARS.

[@mariajorgebenitez9310]

Todavía me veo caminar por las calles de mi ciudad escuchando a esta excelente banda en mi bella adolescencia salvándome del oscio y sin saberlo construyendo un destino del cual todavía no me arrepiento. Gracias mil a todos estos virtuosos que a muchos de nosotros nos inyectaron una energía creativa, que aun no se me acaba... Grandes músicos para una Generación Extraordinaria.

[@ThatCologneGuy]

1. Walk The Walk 00:00 2. Groovin' For Grover 06:09 3. Shaker Song/Catching The Sun/Morning Dance 15:10 4. Cockatoo 25:45 5. De La Luz 39:00 6. Dancing On Table Mountain 49:42 7. Tempted 1:00:16 8. Old San Juan/Heliopolis 1:11:40

[@shawnnaughton3479]

thank you !

[@ThatCologneGuy]

Most welcome! @@shawnnaughton3479

[@Kmeeeeeeeeeee]

GOAT❤👍😊

[@zerothree332]

I have respect for the Audio Engineer, Thank You. You made us feel like we were there at the concert. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼. And Thank you Spyro Gyra for 48 years of good music 👍

[@takeshinaito5277]

anyways so fine !! listening from 18 years old ~ i'm now 64 years old. still it is so fine !!

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

Timeless, though I have aged to 66, their music hasn't.

[@dannylgriffin]

I am similar. I discovered them when I was 21 or 22 and now I'm 67!

[@chelorec]

Always liked this band. The range of dynamics is amazing.

[@brookelyn7714]

They will never sound this clean since Mr. S. left. Still one of the best contemporary Jazz groups.

[@TheTwangKings]

Still sound good after all these years. Lost a bit of that sunny sound of theirs, but what can one do, we all got older. Wonderful, all the same.

[@dagostinoification]

Merci TOM et JAY ! pour cette magnifique musique ! toujours accompagnés par d'excellents musiciens ! depuis les années1980 j'adore votre belle musique ! Je vous ai vu au festival de NICE EN FRANCE ! Avec Richie Morales /drums ....(je suis un ex batteur de l'organiste Rhoda Scott et autres artistes ,compositeur , et professeur de batterie )mes amitiés !

[@BuckeyeJazzFella]

Man am I glad I found this. Made my day. I love this group. Always great arrangements and fantastic musicianship. Love the bass lines of their stuff.

[@JazzStephane]

This is a Wonderful display of extremely talented musicians! They are all masters of their instruments. In addition they are extremely tight with all of their arrangements. This is a marvelous concert. Thank you for sharing this with us...

[@dastatroof]

These Gentlemen bring the vibes that enrich our souls and guide us toward our highest forms, they bring that FONK AND THAT FLAVAH! I BE FEELIN' IT...

[@jenslange3316]

Humble geniuses is what they are ! Love them.

[@Janmove]

Loved...all musics influenced band!🔥🎷🥁🎹🎸👍✌️

[@jasongarey8329]

Almost 5 decades since they started out. I've been following them '77-78 when my brother came home with their first record. Seen them a handful of times over the years. Tom joined the band in' 77. They have consistently put out fresh compositions and had top quality musicians. They still have fun together. It's refreshing.

[@ricardopayopanin6914]

Score 10 i salute spyro gyra listen jazz music

[@judileffe7193]

My brother also introduced me to them and I am so grateful. Some of the greatest sounds....Love them!!

[@thorstenthiel760]

Tip Top Wenn der Tag mal schlecht war oder ist . Einfach Spyro Gyra hören die Nebenwirkungen ....sind gute Laune 😀 Tja Pech für Big Pharma gut für Spyro Gyra 🤗🤗🤗

[@azman.s]

Spyro are still in good sound, groove along with Rippingtons! Saw them once live in late 90s. Greetings from Jazzman KUL.

[@bogliman69]

Spyro Gyra & Four Play are two of the greatest fuzion jazz band of all time!!!

[@marxter6]

Rippingtons too! …FourEightyEast also

[@JerryT21]

Lets Not forget The Yellow Jackets

[@vladimirdragojlovic3616]

Simply beautiful!

[@RaulRodriguez-wr8lq]

Thanks excellent concert, love this.

[@victormota304]

00:06 Walk the walk 06:07 Groovin’ for grover 15:10 Shaker Song/Catching the Sun/Morning Dance 25:49 Cockatoo 38:57 De La Luz 49:51 Dancing on Table Moutain 1:00:19 Tempted 1:11:43 Old San Juan/Heliopolis

[@ivobanushev6863]

Thanks!

[@Hucklebrau]

I was about 15 when I accidentally bought a used copy of Catching the Sun in 1982. I had never heard anything like it in my small town. That was my first exposure to jazz and it didn't click with my friends who worshipped Van Halen and ZZ Top. But I fell in love with jazz and have been a fan ever since, thanks to that accidental album purchase. They sound even better now than back then.

[@dannylgriffin]

Van Halen, I have those ex-friends, too! No musical taste.

[@bonbon7958]

I have really been enjoying this!!! Thank you so much !!!💓🇻🇳💓

[@trekzone962]

So Amazing to see this . A Great band . Sounding so fresh after 40 + years

[@Carahwa-iaai]

Toujours aussi épatant 😢❤❤❤ De mon enfance début des années 90 mon tympan apprivoisé leur son et maintenant je m'en passe sans cesse de les écouter, c'est le remède. La thérapie idéale 😊

[@dwaynewilliams1508]

These guys have always been awesome, and they keep getting better with time!

[@fortmedinacaban3280]

Timeless and the best of d best 😎😎😎🤘🤘🤘

[@ddsmusic-doug2469]

At least 20 times. Just saw this show in Pompano Beach Florida two weeks ago. Outstanding! My favorite band.

[@kensilverstein2910]

they are amazing. and what longevity! have seen them many times in the states since early seventies! sometimes they played with The Rippingtons. Jay and Tom are superb!

[@christopherlobo8979]

Do you have any idea what is the line up cuz I know Spyro with drummers Richie Morales and Joel Rosenblatt

[@elizabethmcleod246]

So smooth. I love this band. Thank you,.

[@cjhast58]

Outstanding group of musicians even better than the 70's.

[@rosamercedesvalderrama3410]

🤩🤩🤩🤩I love it!! Sounds so unworried, relaxed, free!!

[@alwynfernandes2792]

What an amazing band and the compositions 🤗

[@cls0372]

Awesome jazz music, guys!thanks

[@ZoThePro]

Simply AWESOME STUFF!!!😎

[@dwalmz]

Amazing. Bass and drum solo awesome!

[@MusicAnirban]

Their music is so full of love! The signature Spyro Gyra sound! Incredible.

[@diliupg]

One of my favourite bands still going strong! What beautiful music! :)

[@maddiefoster8607]

Just beautiful!!!!

[@joemiller8482]

My hero's......I am so glad that I can feel their music.....thanks

[@jojobonds2860]

I got to watch these guys live last year in Rochester New York and I’m still smiling from the experience 😎 ! Big fan ! They’re all phenomenal in their own right..

[@birdland830]

Totally awesome! Been listening and buying since the late 70's. They age like fine wine.

[@user-kw4iu8ge2w]

My all time favorite anything. Thanks Sypra Gyra.......yall change my life

[@CStack2Ci]

I saw them live at one of the first "Taste of Chicago" festivals, the crowd loved 'em! That was probably 1979.

[@hugosepulveda8932]

MAGNICENT GROUP!

[@sukmaajibaskara]

Love the sound quality, absolutely amazing!

[@airlinename2614]

Been following them since the 80s. Geez what a bunch of pros! Bravo!!

[@user-lz4je2kl2v]

Очень классно!!!!! Отличная запись и хороший звук!!!!!! Жду в таком же качестве звезд мирого рока. Если это возможно. Джаз это супер но больше нравится рок. От чистого сердца желаю всех благ.

[@user-ll6dg8nk3s]

Согласен с Вашим мнением! Но к сожалению это не возможно. Вся рок музыка строится на перегруженном звучании и диких эмоциях, которые возможно обуздать только в студийной обстановке.А в джазе практически нет перегруженной гитары, да и импровизации сродни полёту мысли и души. Говорю с позиции музыканта, как бывшего рокера и нынешнего джаз мена.

[@ART.1972]

Это и есть джаз-рок!это супер исполнители..

[@joeseda8102]

WOW,WOW, WOW! What else can be said about a live performance? I only regret not having been there. GREAT PERFORMANCE GUYS!!!

[@observablebear]

Very nice. I put you on the shelf for about 48 years and now you're back! Thanks for sticking around.

[@mfisher702]

Excellent live mix. Sounds great !!

[@inflames2112]

Weather Report brought me to spyro gyra. Absolutely no regrets 😊

[@gillesmatte7987]

Super de bon show ! Merci Spyro Gyra

[@luckymanindeed]

Man, the hours I spent listening to this band in my youth. They and the music have aged well! Great stuff!!

[@3rdandlong]

Simply freaking awesome. I had the honor to work in radio back in the late 80's early 90's for a smooth jazz format that had these guys on playlist. Old San Juan is one of their classics. I think that came out in 86-87. Loved their music ever since.

[@thomasburrow783]

Great audio/ video. Thanks for sharing. I just heard Tom is retiring in a few weeks..so a great run of nearly 50 yrs will come to an end

[@fajon2533]

Thanks WDR Rockpalast and all those it took to record and post this high quality video and audio. I really enjoyed it. And thanks Spyro Gyra for the great show and all the years of great music. We saw this tour in Atlanta in 2022 and loved it. It’s nice to see it here.

[@glennglasco1146]

great sound, energy, and just so crisp for a live show!🎉😊😎 They are all true masters!

[@Kmeeeeeeeeeee]

GOAT 👍✌️♥️

[@robertmarrero5200]

I used to see you guys in Orlando Florida Fl. back in I believe in the 80"s as much as I could. Now we are living in Bogota Colombia and I still put on the old C.D's that I still have of the older band . I have some pictures and autograph of the band way back then, man it was great and now looking at the band you guys have gotten better and always with a warm touch that I feel in my heart. Thanks for the beautiful memories and music which I will never forget and for your CD's. Never stop playing your music.

[@tombell3653]

The Guys from Spyro Gyra are always an part of my taste! Great! 👏

[@gwendolynmwilliams4040]

Love it!!!! Used to listen to WTLC and go to sleep listening to Spyro Gyra. Smooth...

[@hotlorena1]

Wow...this band plays like one. One instrument. As a drummer - I loved the bass player and drummer featured song - how awesome. The way the bass player "danced" the bass line. How incredible. Thank you...

[@lightseeker2242]

Awesome recording of awesome music! Wonderful energy and it feels as good today as it did decades ago when I really needed it the most. Thanks to all for this gift you all gave to the world.

[@michaelphilipp8066]

In Awe of these Masters of their trade! Exquisite melodies filling the air. 👂

[@gordonthorne2964]

The smoothest smooth jazz greats! I love their ability to anticipate each other's improvisations!

[@repairfreak]

Now that’s some KICK ASS Videography! Such clear audio with fantastic edit job. This song is fantastic! Well done everyone 😎👍

[@victoriakenbridgeuploadpro1540]

Bingo Sir

[@williamrodas6210]

Thanks for posting!! 😊

[@jojobonds2860]

Jay Beckenstein’s saxophone playing is immediately recognizable..

[@gudmusik]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@jennifergroeneweg8727]

Absolutely fabulous!!!!!! I have loved Spyro since a young child ( now 53) This was a great watch- will probably watch again and again :)

[@TRCOnline1]

Great 'conversations' between instruments. Musicians at the top of their game. Plus, outstanding audio and camera work!!!!

[@tecotrovao3007]

JAZZ FUSION da melhor qualidade. Música Alimento pra Alma.

[@papunAlicea]

Always, amazing band. Virtuosos, thanks so much for share this video. Blessings

[@calmmusicforsleep]

Great concert, amazing jazz rock music! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day

[@JeanMarieAudrain]

Un son, un balancement, un feeling...en un mot un vrai style perso de qualité !

[@nenebewaji3433]

The best fusion jazz band in the world since many years ago

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

Nth beats the Crusaders @ their best !

[@guitarplayernoteworthy2857]

Them and Fourplay…

[@benjaminacargen7799]

Haha, funny who's best?? There are lots of 'em, don't count out the Japanese bands out there too. jazz fusion bands from Europe. 😘😘 Benjie/Philippines.

[@guitarplayernoteworthy2857]

@@benjaminacargen7799 Yes indeed. Ive seen some of them…even though I don’t know all of their names, I totally agree!

[@benjaminacargen7799]

@@guitarplayernoteworthy2857 for me nowowadays it's hard to choose who's the best, we'll just keep on listening and groovin' to their music. 🥰😍🥰😍🥰🥰

[@brianb1440]

Longevity. This band continues to stand out for their compositions and musicianship. Saw them several times in my youth back in the 80s. Had the great fortune to hang out with them ever so briefly after their show at Breedings, a small club in Lexington sometime around 83 or 84. What genuine and truly great guys Tom Schuman and Jay Beckenstein are. Love this band!

[@fineart10]

Outstanding sound......spyro always..fan since long ago...

[@ricardovoltini2875]

Wow, vielen Dank. Eine meiner Top Favoriten seit über 30 Jahren. Und die Qualität der Aufnahme ist wirklich 1A!

[@joseg4889]

Huge amazing concert!!!!!

[@minhkysound5803]

So good. Sound very nice. Thanks!

[@leemarinaccio1378]

I was into them in my college days (late 70's). Glad they're still playing. Kudos to the recording engineer(s) - Sounds great!

[@FVDaudio]

Sounds fantastic ✨✨👏👏🎶🎶

[@MrViglioni]

Desde anos 70 sempre ouvindo esses feras...Fantásticos...🤗👋👋👋👋👋

[@derekherbert3923]

Seems like I been listening to these cats since the OG lineup!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@villaacevedo]

Excelentes músicos, talentosa banda, antes y ahora, desde Mornig Dance! Gracias Rockpalast, por compartir! (Jorge Villa).

[@victoruztariz2541]

Gracias a este excelente canal estoy conociendo música increíble y hermosa. Saludos!🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@nico2000ad]

Beautiful fantastic amazing band 💫🎷💪🎶❤️❤️

[@henrymixon682]

Still a PHENOMINAL band!!! One of my absolute favorites since the 1970s and going STRONG!!!!!

[@spencerb8219]

We missed these guys in 2022 in Phoenix at the MIM because of a traffic jam that closed I-10 from the south. This is most likely the playlist that we didn't get to see live. These guys are dynamite in person... thank you for posting this one!!! Cheers...

[@kaiulrich6185]

I did a tour with them back in the 90s. Didn‘t even know they were still around. Love this video.

[@fisherlee3720]

Great! Amazing sound

[@thierryvernet6269]

They are so goooood! Me too. Fan since beg'80s. They have the power to be innovative years after years but still keeping the same direction, the same sound, the same energy. Increbible guys. And they remain young! Impossible to get tired of them.

[@SanmajuMaju-xx7he]

What a performance.... ❤