Spyro Gyra - Alternating Currents - Lifetime Achievement Award : Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards

Spyro Gyra - Alternating Currents
Released 1985

1. Shakedown (4:22)
Jeremy Wall
2. Alternating Currents (4:28)
Jay Beckenstein
3. Taking The Plunge (4:48)
(For Jennifer) Jay Beckenstein
4. Binky's Dream No. 6 (4:13)
All Members
5. PG (4:15)
Jay Beckenstein

6. Heartbeat (4:48)
Jeremy Wall
7. Mardi Gras (6:04)
Dave Samuels
8. I Believe In You (5:31)
Tom Schuman
9. Sunflurry (5:01)
Tom Schuman

The Musicians
Jay Beckenstein - Saxophones, Lyricon
Tom Schuman - Keyboards
Richie Morales - Drums
Kim Stone - Bass
Julio Fernandez - Guitar
Dave Samuels - Vibes, Marimba
Gerardo Velez - Percussion

"It seems Spyro Gyra's musical presence has followed me since I first began playing music! I remember I first heard Spyro Gyra when I was in public school, and even then I recall admiring the musicianship." Many blessings
- Johannes Linstead

"I have a somewhat biased opinion of this album as it was one of my first spyro gyra recordings. The first two tracks can be considered smooth jazz staples, this band really defined this genre of music. Jay Beckenstein is a master of the sax and his style is one of the most distinctive and copied sounds in smooth jazz today. He is the godfather of smooth jazz and having met him personally after a performance, I can say he is a true gentleman as well. Definitely worth a listen. This band has so much great material, you could listen for a few days without repetition. TRUE SMOOTH JAZZ. Highly recommended!" - US Marine Corps Vet "Chris" (Long Island, NY) from Amazon.com