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

Spyro Gyra - Freetime
Released 1981

1. Freetime (6:03)
Tom Schuman/Eli Konikoff
2. Telluride (5:18)
Jay Beckenstein
3. Summer Strut (5:07)
Jeremy Wall
4. Eulogy for Trane (4:35)
Jeremy Wall

5. Pacific Sunrise (7:53)
Tom Schuman
6. Amber Dream (5:07)
Jay Beckenstein
7. String Soup (3:30)
Jim Kurzdorfer

The Musicians
Jay Beckenstein - Soprano Saxophone, Lyricon
Jorge Dalto - Piano
Dave Samuels - Vibraphone
Eddie Gomez - Bass
Steve Gadd - Drums
Chet Catallo - Guitar
Steve Love - Guitar, Guitar Solo
Hiram Bullock - Guitar
Will Lee - Bass
Steve Jordan - Drums
Gerardo Velez - Percussion
Manolo Badrena - Percussion

"The fact that Spyro Gyra has been in existence long enough to even qualify for such an award is an achievement! With several 'classic' smooth jazz hits to their credit, Spyro Gyra continues to be a musical driving force filled with creativity and true passion. They have touched us all inside and outside the smooth jazz community with their never-ending love for music. It's truly inspiring to see that musicians of such high caliber can also be nice, down-to-earth people. My hat goes off to you my friends and I wish you many, many more years of continued success and great music! Thanks", - James Lloyd, Pieces Of A Dream

"Spyro Gyra had set a high standard early in their career. A career that that spans three decades of making some of the most innovative yet assessable music. A true creative force that has pleased audiences worldwide.
I am thrilled to be associated with Jay and the band in a very exciting time in their musical journey, and congratulate them on this long overdue recognition."
Dave Love, President, Heads Up International