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The Smooth Cruise Series Begins with a Bang!

Despite the gloomy forecasts, last night Spyro Gyra played aboard the Spirit of New York while sailing the Hudson River in absolutely glorious weather! The temperature was just right for a night on the water, complete with dinner and dancing to the sweet sounds of smooth jazz. The band played a compilation of their hits spanning the course of three amazing decades of music. And, of course, we heard a one-of-a-kind tribute to the late Michael Jackson, Spyro Gyra style. The 2009 Smooth Cruise Series has just begun, so make sure to get your tickets now! The cruises are every…

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SJNY’s Exclusive Interview with Spyro Gyra!

Bill Zafiros from SJNY recently sat down with Spyro Gyra’s Jay Beckenstein for some insight into his music, his band, and the future of Smooth Jazz. What inspired you to choose music as a profession? More my parents than anything else. Music was around my house forever. My father’s heroes weren’t sports heroes, they were saxophonists like Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Stan Getz. I think that that sent me off in that direction. Ultimately, what did it was that I got positive feedback that rewarded progress that I made. That’s what pushed me along. *Has there been a defining…

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Spyro Gyra – Moonlight Cruise (9:30) Tickets Available

Smooth Cruise tickets are going fast with our kick off date of July 1st just around the corner. Be sure to get your tickets to the Moonlight Cruise (9:30). Boarding begins at 9:00PM and the ship departs at 9:30PM sharp. Click Here to Purchase Tickets Now

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Spring Wine Tasting Video Recap Now on YouTube

Visit the Smooth Jazz New York page on Youtube.com to check out our video recap post of the 2009 Spring Wine Tasting held at The Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, NJ. For more information on this annual event, as well as the upcoming Harvest Wine Festival visit www.newjerseywinefestivals.com.

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