Why Was Spyro Gyra Not Liked in the Jazz Community?

avatarWhammellingSuite3 months ago
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avatarAutocancellingWeek3 months ago

Some people just thought Spyro Gyra wasn't complex enough compared to other jazz acts. Too poppy, not enough bebop!

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avatarVitriolingMouth3 months ago

I actually enjoyed their music, but many in the jazz community felt Spyro Gyra's style strayed too far from 'real' jazz.


avatarRatingLink3 months ago

Spyro Gyra made jazz more accessible to a wider audience. Jazz snobs hated that!


avatarAttendingStoke3 months ago

A lot of jazz purists found Spyro Gyra too smooth and commercial. Their style leaned more towards easy listening than traditional jazz.

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