| | Spyro Gyra Wrapped In A Dream CD Spyro Gyra Discography of CDs
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This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players. Spyro Gyra: Julio Fernandez (guitar); Jay Beckenstein (saxophone, soprano saxophone); Nathan Eklund (trumpet); Tom Schuman (keyboards); Scott Ambush (upright bass); Josh Dion, Ludwig Alfonso (drums). Additional personnel: Eric Oliver (trombone); Cyro Baptista (percussion). Spyro Gyra have been masters of their particular style of jazz, which falls somewhere into the loose category of technically accomplished easy listening popularized by Weather Report, since their mid-1970s inception. Their umpteenth album in this vein doesn't disappoint, being chock-full of the kind of impeccably performed instrumental jazz that's garnered them a worldwide following. The Latin-tinged, shape-shifting time signatures of "Impressions of Madrid" demonstrate a mastery of musical subtlety, while the funky "Lil' Mono" proves that the band can still swing for the fences with the best of them. The Buffalo-based instrumental ensemble is always credited for contributing to the pop, R&B, and jazz hybrid that eventually evolved into today's smooth jazz -- but happily, as the music in that genre has gotten slightly more predictable, Spyro Gyra have been rocking, rolling, and improvising in a lot of unexpected directions. So after nine Grammy nominations and nearly 11 million albums sold, where do saxman Jay Beckenstein, keyboardist Tom Schuman, and company turn to wrap themselves in a dream? How about some "Impressions of Madrid," a moody, super-sultry Latin meditation that weaves the saxman's soprano with his own flute and (for the first time) Spanish chanting. Former full-time member Dave Samuels (marimba) and acoustic guitarist Julio Fernandez make this an irresistible, totally trippy excursion. Closer to home, Beckenstein segues into the soulful, easy-rocking blues flavors of "Impressions of Toledo" -- less exotic to be sure, but still loads of fun, with ample opportunity for his mates to jam and solo. The band also makes up new titles as clever and weird as its own name, via the steamy and mysterious, strutting blues drench of "The Voodooyoodoo" and the South African/gospel-infused closer, "Woogitybop," which features some of Beckenstein's most aggressive blowing amidst rich horn textures. Not that it's ultra-important, but there are a few tracks that could qualify as artsy "smooth jazz," like Schuman's punchy "Walkin' Home" and the lone outside composition, Chuck Loeb's bouncy, super-funky "Tuesday." Mostly, this is Spyro Gyra doing what they've done best in the 2000s -- staying engaging and accessible while stretching out, taking risks, and having a blast like the kids they were in the '70s. ~ Jonathan Widran **Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid** This CD will play in standard CD players. A Super Audio CD player is required to take advantage of the SACD sound technology. Spyro Gyra Wrapped In A Dream Songs Wrapped In A Dream Music Review Purchase Wrapped In A Dream CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Spyro Gyra In Modern Times CD (2001) SACD Hybrid
Wrapped In A Dream
$15.19 This is an enhanced audio CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Spyro Gyra: Jay Beckenstein (saxophone); Tom Schuman (keyboards); ...
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$16.05 This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players. Spyro Gyra: Julio Fernandez (vocals, guitar); Jay Beckenstein (saxophone); Scott Ambush (bass instrument). Additional personnel: Don Harris (trumpet); Dave Samuels (vibraphone); Joel Rosenblatt, Billy Kilson, Ludwig Afonso (drums); Daniel Sadownick, David Charles, Cyro ...
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$25.55 The outrageous Little Richard burst on the rock & roll scene with a succession of high-energy recordings in the mid 1950s. Fueled by an unfettered New Orleans backbeat, he combined gospel fervor and orgasmic delight in equal doses, hammering the piano keys with barely checked passion. HERE'S LITTLE RICHARD contains a number of Richard's essential performances, including "The Girl Can't Help It," "Tutti Frutti," and "Keep a Knockin'," with almost every track an integral part of pop history. The audiophile label Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs is known for their meticulously mastered and manufactured reissues of back catalog albums, but they generally seem more interested in classic jazz and rock from the '70s onward than first generation rock & roll, which makes their two-fer reissue of Little Richard's first ...
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