Influential Founder of the Buffalo Jazz Ensemble Passes at the Age of 80 In the lives of many, there are pivotal moments and years that have a lasting effect throughout […]
Phil DiRe, A Giant In Jazz And Life, Leaves A Lasting Legacy
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Spyro Gyra Release Video Featuring Medley Of Early Hits
Spyro Gyra has had an amazing 40 plus years run at producing and performing their unique jazz fusion sound. Originating from Congress Street in the West Side of Buffalo in […]
Jazz In Town: Start Off The 4th Weekend With A B.A.M.
Summer jazz is underway! The highlight for this weekend is the appearance of the Phil DiRe Quintet with special guest Jay Beckenstein of Spyro Gyra fame at the Albright-Knox Art […]
Phil DiRe and Jay Beckenstein Reunite For Special Performance At The Albright Knox Jazz Summer Series
Back in the mid-70’s, as a young college student, I was taken hard by jazz. Although I had always liked jazz, it wasn’t until I was introduced to Chuck Mancuso […]
