Spyro Gyra - In Modern Times - Lifetime Achievement Award :Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards

Spyro Gyra - In Modern Times
Released 2001

1. After Hours
Jay Beckenstein/Chuck Loeb
2. Feelin' Fine
Jay Beckenstein
3. Julio's Party
Julio Fernandez
4. The River Between
Scott Ambush
5. Groovin for Grover
Tom Schuman
6. Open Door
Julio Fernandez

7. Florida Straits
Jay Beckenstein
8. Feelin' Fine Pt. 2
Jay Beckenstein/Chuck Loeb
9. East River Blues
Jay Beckenstein
10. Your Touch
Jay Beckenstein/Tom Schuman
11. Lucky Bounce
Jeremy Wall
12. Planet J
Joel Rosenblatt/Phil Magallanes

Jay Beckenstein - Saxophones
Tom Schuman - Keyboards
Julio Fernandez - Guitars
Joel Rosenblatt - Guitars
Scott Ambush - Bass

"There were some very influential records that I bought when I was in my young teens. Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell, Rush - 2112, and then of course, Spyro Gyra's Morning Dance! Together they make a great dinner party compilation! But seriously... in 1979 I was both a rock guitarist and a novice saxophonist. Hearing the catchy melodies and virtuoso sax of Jay Beckenstein at the impressionable age of 13 was a monumental paradigm shift for me. Spyro was the first jazz concert I ever attended at the Ontario Place Forum. I still remember it as being one of the best instrumental concerts I have ever seen. They paved the way for contemporary jazz in the 80's and they are one of the cornerstones of Smooth Jazz today. Thanks to you Spyro Gyra, for being such an enriching part of my life!" - Warren Hill

"...[They] make the music they want to - and do it well."- JazzTimes

"This is an essential purchase both for Spyro Gyra fans and those who have forgotten why that name sounds so familiar -- listen to Original Cinema and get some pure sound relaxation back into your life!" - Jenny Ivor - Rambles.net

"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