Spyro Gyra ‎– Freetime - 1981 - Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk (vinyl)

Spyro Gyra ‎– Freetime - 1981 -  Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk (vinyl)

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Spyro Gyra /ˌspaɪroʊˈdʒaɪrə/ is an American jazz fusion band that was originally formed in the mid-1970s in Buffalo, New York, United States. Their music, often featured on smooth jazz radio stations, combines jazz with elements of R&B, funk and pop music. To date, the band has released over 30 albums and sold over 10 million copies. They average about 100 live performances per year. Popular singles include "Shaker Song" (1977) and "Morning Dance" (1979).

With the exception of founding bandleader Jay Beckenstein (alto saxophonist and songwriter) and Tom Schuman (keyboardist), the personnel have changed over time, and between the studio and the live stage. Today, guitarist Julio Fernández is in his fourth decade with the band and bassist Scott Ambush is in his third.

The band's name is a reference to Spirogyra, a genus of green algae, which Beckenstein had written about in a college biology paper.