In September 1977, “Crosseyed Bear Productions” label released the self-titled, debut Spyro Gyra album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Mark Studios” in Clarence, New York, “Blue Rock Studio” in New York City, “House of Music” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Jay Beckenstein and Richard Calandra.
Personnel:
- Jay Beckenstein – soprano, alto and tenor saxophone, percussion, arrangements
- Jeremy Wall – acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, ARP String Ensemble, Hammond organ, percussion, arrangements
- Jim Kurzdorfer – bass guitar
- Tom Walsh – drums, percussion
- Umbopha Emile Latimer – congas, percussion
- Tom Schuman – Minimoog, acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes
- Greg Millar – guitars
- Freddy Rapillo – guitars
- Rubens Bassini – congas
- Dave Samuels – marimba, tabla
- Rick Bell – trombone
- Fred Marshall – trombone
- Anthony Gorruso – trumpet
- Chuck Madden – recording
- Craig Bishop – mix engineer
- Lawrence Swist – mixing
- Jim Bonnefond – mixing assistant
- Rusty Payne – editing
- Michael Cobb – design
- Jeremy Wall – assistant producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Jeremy Wall, except where noted.
- Shaker Song – Jay Beckenstein
- Opus D’Opus – Jay Beckenstein
- Mallet Ballet
- Pygmy Funk
- Cascade
- Leticia
- Mead – Jay Beckenstein
- Paula / Paw Prints – Jay Beckenstein
- Galadriel
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