CD Review - By Bob
Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com
Good
to Go-Go is the title of twelve new tracks from international superstars
and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members Spyro Gyra. While some of the faces
have changed over the twenty five year history of the band the constant
have always been Jay Beckenstein and Tom Schuman on sax and keyboards respectively.
Rounding out the band these days are Julio Fernandez on guitar, Scott Ambush
on bass and Bonny B on drums. While the band stays close to their signature
sound they get almost Steely Dan-ish on "Simple Pleasure", explore a reggae
vibe on "Jam Up (Bonaparte)" complete with some scat dub from Bonny B.
Other tracks to give a listen to are "The Left Bank", "Funkyard Dog", "Wassup!"
and "A Winter Tale" with some impressive Schuman piano work. For more information
check out www.spyrogyra.com
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