Jazz fusion act Spyro Gyra was formed over 50 years ago in Buffalo, and original member Jay Beckenstein continues to tour with the current five-piece lineup. On October 30, they played a 90-minute set to a receptive Saratoga Springs crowd at Universal Preservation Hall.

Words and Photos by Rudy Lu for Mirth Films

“In the 70s, I was in my 20s. In the 20’s , I am now in my 70s” was a phrase that saxophonist leader Jay Beckenstein that many of the audience at UPH could relate to.

– Rudy Lu for Mirth Films