I've always liked the fact that Spyro Gyra is a jazz band that plays with a rock bands intensity!
Peace!
Paul

Came onto an interesting short article about Spyro Gyra at one of our local book stores. It dealt with the successful longevity of the band in the rapidly-changing world of music.

The writer commented that Spyro's durability has been tested a great deal during the '80s and '90s. As an "instrumental" group faced with surviving in a field placing increased emphasis on vocal music, the band has maintained its audience by doing extensive touring. Staying in touch with its audience through its wonderful "live" concerts has been Spyro's way of succeeding in keeping its fans and gaining new ones.

I had never thought of it that way before and it does explain why SG spends so much time on the road. The writer felt it was brilliant strategy by leader Jay Beckenstein in view of the difficulty for jazz musicians these days. Thought you all might appreciate this brief insight.

When it comes to what "sets this band apart" from many others, I forgot to mention something I consider significant since it comes from the Keswick theater management source about artists who play the theater.

They have repeatedly stated that Spyro Gyra's "live" shows set the "standard" by which all other artists/groups appearing there are judged.

Enough said, don't you think?