Jay Beckenstein
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Saxophonists · b. 1951

Jay Beckenstein

American musician

Born
14 May 1951
Brooklyn
Country
United States
Active
1974–
Discography
1 album

Biography

Jay Beckenstein is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and Lyricon. Jay Beckenstein was born on 14 May 1951 in Brooklyn. The music is usually filed under jazz fusion, blues and smooth jazz.

Jay Barnet Beckenstein (born May 14, 1951) is an American saxophonist, composer, producer, and the co-founder of the band Spyro Gyra. He owned BearTracks Studios in Suffern, New York.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Eye Contact 2000

Also plays on

Albums where Jay Beckenstein is credited as a sideman

1979 Morning Dance — Spyro Gyra saxophone
1980 Catching the Sun — Spyro Gyra Rhodes piano, saxophone, producer, percussion
1982 Incognito — Spyro Gyra saxophone
2003 In the Name of Love — Freddy Cole soprano saxophone

Member of

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jay Beckenstein play?

Jay Beckenstein is known for playing saxophone and Lyricon.

When and where was Jay Beckenstein born?

Jay Beckenstein was born 14 May 1951 in Brooklyn.

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