Spyro Gyra: City Kids CD

Spyro Gyra’s City Kids finds the band leaning into a sleek, urban-minded blend of contemporary jazz, funk, and polished fusion. Released in the early 1980s, the album features standout tracks such as “City Kids,” “Serpent in Paradise,” “A Ballad,” and “Conversations,” highlighting the group’s crisp ensemble chemistry and melodic confidence. With Jay Beckenstein’s saxophone at the center and the band’s rhythm section driving the grooves, the record balances sophistication with accessible, radio-friendly energy. It remains a strong entry in Spyro Gyra’s classic catalog and a vibrant snapshot of their evolving sound.

Tracklist

1. City Kids - 5:10
2. Serpent In Paradise - 4:44
3. A Ballad - 5:41
4. Nightlife - 4:30
5. Islands In The Sky - 6:43
6. Conversations - 5:32
7. Silver Linings - 4:36
8. Haverstraw Road - 5:00