Spyro Gyra - Carnaval - Lifetime Achievement Award :Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards

Spyro Gyra - Carnaval
Released 1980

1. Cafe Amore (5:02)
Chet Catallo
2. Dizzy (4:40)
T. Schuman/E. Konikoff
3. Awakening (5:48)
Jeremy Wall
4. Cachaca (4:18)
Jay Beckenstein

5. Foxtrot (4:40)
Jay Beckenstein
6. Sweet 'N Savvy (5:12)
Tom Schuman
7. Bittersweet (4:28)
Jay Beckenstein
8. Carnaval (5:26)
Jeremy Wall

The Musicians
Jay Beckenstein -saxophones, Fender Rhodes;
Tom Schuman -Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers;
Chet Catallo -Electric Guitar Solos;
Jim Kurzdorfer -Bass;
Eli Konikoff -Drums;
Gerardo Velez - Percussion
Jeremy Wall -Synthesizers, Effects
John Tropea -Electric Rythm Guitar;
Hiram Bullock -Acoustic & Electric Guitar
David Samuels -Marimba, Steel Drums
Rubens Bassini -Congas, Percussion
Randy Brecker -Trumpet Solo

"Congratulations to Jay, Tom, Julio, Joel & Scott on receiving the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. I have had the great pleasure to appear on the same bill as Spyro Gyra at the Palm Springs Jazz Festival and Monterey Concerts by the Bay. It is always fantastic to hear them perform and they approach their music with Joy and Passion. They also happen to be great people as well. We deserved Spyro Gyra, Enjoy!" - Best Wishes, - Brian Hughes

Fantastic! Don't worry about anything - just buy this album, and listen to it every sunny friday afternoon!! - Review from Amazon.com

"Carnaval's cover art really captures the vibe of the record. Featuring Chet Catallo's hit tune "Cafe Amore" which received wide radio play in the early 80's, this album contains some of Spyro's best and most melodic work. Other highlights are "Cachaca", Tom Schuman's "Sweet & Saavy" and two wonderful ballads "Awakening" by Jeremy Wall and "Bittersweet" by leader Jay Beckenstien. An overall pleasure to listen to, this recording stands the test of time." - Review from Amazon.com