Spyro Gyra - Self Titled (1978) Vinyl LP and similar items

Catalog Number: AMH-1014 Condition Details: GOLD PROMO stamp on back. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has light-scuffing and a few surface impressions and tiny surface abrasions (front/back); back has some creasing. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Shaker Song Opus D'Opus Mallet Ballet Pygmy Funk Cascade Leticia Mead Paula/Paw Prints Galadriel About The Record: Spyro Gyra, self-titled album, marked the debut of the American jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra, showcasing their signature blend of jazz, funk, and Latin rhythms. Recorded on a modest budget in their hometown of Buffalo, New York, the album gained traction through local radio play, particularly with the track Shaker Song, which became a hit single and a staple in their live performances. The album's success led to a distribution deal with Amherst Records, propelling the band into national prominence. Other notable tracks include Pygmy Funk and Cascade, though Shaker Song remains the standout hit. Historically significant as a grassroots success, the album laid the foundation for Spyro Gyra's enduring career in jazz fusion.