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Personnel: Julio Fernandez (guitar, guitars); Christian Howes (violin); Jay Beckenstein (saxophone); Tom Schuman (keyboards); Scott Ambush (bass instrument); Bonny B (drums); Marc Qui?ones (congas); Andy Narell (steel pan).
Additional personnel: Christian Howes, Marc Qui?ones, Andy Narell.
Audio Mixer: Martin Walters.
Recording information: HarariVille Studios, Weehawken, NJ.
Photographer: Paul Greco.
While hardcore jazz purists wince at a mere mention of them, the long-established fusion/smooth jazz combo Spyro Gyra continue spinning easygoing grooves for their fans. With their 27th album (not even counting collections), Spyro Gyra up the ante by adding some tasty world-music rhythms. By juggling the sparkling Caribbean steel drums of Andy Narrell, dancehall, mainstream reggae, and Spanish flamenco, they come up with the exhilarating panorama "Jam Up." The band plays with extra fire and spunk throughout without ever sacrificing their flair for bright, sunshine-y melodies and soulful soloing.

• Genre: Jazz
• Released: 2007-06-12
• Format: CD