Spyro Gyra - Fast Forward - Lifetime Achievement Award :Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards

Spyro Gyra - Fast Forward
Released 1990

1. Bright Lights (5:20)
Dave Samuels
2. Para Ti Latino (4:15)
Oscar Cartaya
3. Alexandra (4:43)
Jay Beckenstein
4. Ocean Parkway (4:30)
Jeremy Wall
5. Speak Easy (5:03)
Jeff Beal

6. Futurefobia (4:22)
Tom Schuman
7. 4MD (4:36)
Jeremy Wall
8. Shadow Play (5:05)
Jay Beckenstein
9. Escape Hatch (5:12)
Tom Schuman
10. Tower of Babel (5:29)
Jay Beckenstein

Jay Beckenstein - Saxophones
Tom Schuman - Keyboards
Richie Morales - Drums
Oscar Cartaya - Bass
Jay Azzolina - Guitar
Marc Quinones - Percussion
Dave Samuels - Vibraphone, Marimba & Mallet-Triggered Synthesizers

"I remember hearing SpyroGyra on a NY station "Shaker Song" and it was a hot instrumental-pop tune that had this cross-over appeal. Funny that I would hear that same song 25 years later in a live setting and they had completely evolved into this hip, always working band. Not only that, they are one of the warmest bunch of cats you'll ever meet.....their warmth comes across on stage and in the studio. They love what they do!!

The history of these fine young men run deep, which once included my alumni friends Dave Samuels, and drummer Joel Rosenblatt, who has worked on a couple of my CD's in the past. The company that they keep is pretty impressive.

These guys are top-notch and well-respected in the business, not only by their fan base, but by their peers.

Kudos to one of the great contemporary jazz bands in the business!!"

Warmest Regards,
Bob Baldwin

"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