Spyro Gyra is an American jazz fusion band formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1974. The band's music combines jazz, R&B, funk, and pop music. The band's name comes from Spirogyra, a genus of green algae which founder Jay Beckenstein had learned about in college. == History == === Early years === Saxophonist Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Jeremy Wall formed a band with jazz and rock musicians who were playing in the Buffalo bar and club circuit. In 1974, when... [more on Wikipedia]
Spyro Gyra began charting in 1978 with Shaker Song.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Morning Dance - #2: Catching the Sun - #3: Café Amore - #4: Shaker Song - #5: Percolator
Chet Catallo • Dave Samuels • Eli Konikoff • Emile Latimer • Gerardo Velez • Jay Beckenstein • Jeremy Wall • Jim Kurzdorfer • John Tropea • Tom Schuman • Tom Walsh
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