3 Wishes

Spyro Gyra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 12, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Grp Records
• ASIN: B0000001S5
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,112 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Last great SG CD, May 2, 2000

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I am the "mindfunker" (Live from Kolob) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3 Wishes (Audio CD)

This is a phenomenal CD. The musicianship is absolutely KILLER, especially the drumming. This is the best Spyro Gyra album and the last one before the band degenerated into dentist chair jazz. Sad, because this album has more chops than a butcher shop and really shows that the "smooth jazz" genre can be more than just air pudding. I highly recommend this album. If you like it and want to buy more Spyro Gyra, be sure to go BACKWARDS in time.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FAR BEYOND THE TYPICAL SPYRO GYRATION!!!!, August 16, 2000

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GREGG ALLEN MORRIS (ORLANDO, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3 Wishes (Audio CD)

This album is a phenomenal piece of articulate jazz and latin blends. I own most of this band's music, but this one blew me away. The songs on this record vary in attitude and feel. The rhythm is tighter and more fluid than ever, and seems as if the band really put their heads and hearts together!!!! I could best describe this album as slightly moody and dark with hints of bright upbeat chordal drifts.....VERY UNLIKE THEIR CURRENT SMOOTH AND BLAND "OUT OF A CAN" VERSION OF JAZZ!! I still love these guys and they are multi-talented, but I SURELY WISH THEY WOULD "FIND THE MAGIC" OF THIS SWEET RELEASE.

AND BY THE WAY.....WHY IS IT EVERY NEW JAZZ SONG, TODAY, SOUNDS THE SAME---HAVE THE CORPORATE RECORD "BIZ" PIGS FOUND A NEW HOME TO MANIPULATE?? LIKE THEY DID TO COMTEMPORARY HIT MUSIC IN THE 1990'S????!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Island music, April 19, 2007

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Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3 Wishes (Audio CD)

Quite possibly one of their best recordings, "Three Wishes" features the signature sound of Spyro Gyra that is polished, robust, laid-back smooth jazz. From the early nineties, this disc has Dave Samuels contributing effectively on vibes and marimbas to give their music that island feel. The music on this disc , in retrospect is like something you might here for an ad on visting some exotic tropical island. Spyro Gyra was always able to balance smooth jazz and jazz in a tasteful manner, incorporating both elements while infusing funk. The SG classic song "Breathless" is featured here with it's acoustic piano opening followed by Beckenstein's horn , funky bass and the alluring vibes of Samuels. Another standout song is the title track "Three Wishes " that features some very inspirational vibe work by Samuels that echoes Cal Tjader. All in all this is a good disc for some early Spyro Gyra. Very cool stuff after all these years. What is amazing is that they are stil making music and according to some reviews at the top of their game. Recommended for smooth jazz lovers or when you are, planning, dreaming or visiting some exotic beach.