Spyro Gyra: Alternating Currents CD

Spyro Gyra’s Alternating Currents finds the band deepening its sleek, melodic jazz-fusion sound with a polished mix of smooth jazz, funk, and Latin-tinged grooves. Released in the mid-1980s, the album features standout tracks such as “Shakedown,” “Alternating Currents,” and “Taking the Plunge,” balancing tight ensemble playing with the group’s signature bright saxophone-led melodies. The record captures Spyro Gyra at a confident point in their evolution, refining the accessible yet musically sophisticated style that helped define contemporary jazz. It remains a strong catalog entry for fans of instrumental pop-jazz, fusion, and the band’s classic MCA-era sound.

Tracklist

1. Shakedown - 4:27
2. Alternating Currents - 4:34
3. Taking The Plunge (For Jennifer) - 5:01
4. Binky's Dream No. 6 - 4:18
5. PG - 4:17
6. Heartbeat - 4:50
7. Mardi Gras - 6:08
8. I Believe In You - 5:34
9. Sunflurry - 5:01