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'''Jeremy Wall''' is a musician, and along with [[Jay Beckenstein]], he was a founding member of the [[jazz fusion]] band [[Spyro Gyra]]. He contributed to the group as a pianist, producer, and composer. He is currently an assistant professor in the Music Industry department at [[SUNY Oneonta]].
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'''Jeremy Wall''' is a musician, and along with [[Jay Beckenstein]], was a founding member of the [[jazz fusion]] band [[Spyro Gyra]]. He contributed to the group as a pianist, producer, and composer. He is currently an assistant professor in the Music Industry department at [[SUNY Oneonta]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121105211746/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1186629401.html "SUNY-ONEONTA MUSIC PROFESSOR RECEIVES GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR WORK WITH SPYRO GYRA"]</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Wall formed Spyro Gyra in the mid-1970s with classmate [[Jay Beckenstein]]. Although each took time off to attend college, the band stayed intact. Wall left Buffalo to attend California Institute of the Arts, graduating with a B.F.A. in Music Composition. He later received an M.M. in Studio Composition from Purchase College in 2001. He has recorded extensively as producer, keyboardist, composer and arranger in all genres of music and has released over 70 of his own compositions. Wall has also been nominated for several Grammys as a producer, pianist and composer. His composition “Shakedown” was nominated for Grammy award for “Best Pop Instrumental.” He was the featured soloist at the Shenandoah Bach Festival in 2004.<ref>http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/music/faculty.asp?ID=29 accessed 9 Jan 2009.</ref>
Wall formed Spyro Gyra in the mid-1970s with classmate [[Jay Beckenstein]]. Although each took time off to attend college, the band stayed intact. Wall attended Columbia University, then moved to Buffalo where Beckenstein was attending college. Wall then moved to California to attend [[California Institute of the Arts]], graduating with a B.F.A. in Music Composition. He later received an M.M. in Studio Composition from [[Purchase College]] in 2001. He has recorded extensively as producer, keyboardist, composer and arranger in all genres of music and has released over 70 of his own compositions. Wall has also been nominated for several Grammys as a producer, pianist and composer. His composition “Shakedown” was nominated for a Grammy award for “Best Pop Instrumental.” He was the featured soloist at the Shenandoah Bach Festival in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/music/faculty.asp?ID=29 |title=Music Department Faculty & Staff &#124; SUNY Oneonta |website=www.oneonta.edu |access-date=9 Jan 2009}}</ref>


Wall worked as an adjunct professor at both Ramapo and Purchase colleges before ending up at SUNY Oneonta, where he teaches on courses relating to contemporary issues in the music industry, songwriting, and leads the jazz funk band. These classes draw upon Wall's history with Spyro Gyra and his experience in the music industry.
Wall worked as an adjunct professor at both Ramapo and Purchase College before joining SUNY Oneonta, where he teaches courses relating to contemporary issues in the music industry and songwriting. He also leads the jazz funk band. These classes draw upon Wall's history with Spyro Gyra and his experience in the music industry.


==Currently==
==Currently==
Wall, along with the SUNY Oneonta Funk Band ensemble, often plays music on campus and in the surrounding area. Jeremy is also working closely with up and coming rock band [[Red Goodbye]], from Oneonta, NY.
Wall, along with the SUNY Oneonta Funk Band ensemble, often plays music on campus and in the surrounding area.

==Discography==
* ''Cool Running'' (Amherst, 1991)
* ''Stepping Into the New World'' (Amherst, 1992)

'''With [[Spyro Gyra]]'''
* 1978 ''[[Spyro Gyra (album)|Spyro Gyra]]''
* 1979 ''[[Morning Dance]]''
* 1980 ''[[Catching the Sun (album)|Catching the Sun]]''
* 1980 ''[[Carnaval (Spyro Gyra album)|Carnaval]]''
* 1981 ''[[Freetime (album)|Freetime]]''
* 1982 ''[[Incognito (Spyro Gyra album)|Incognito]]''
* 1983 ''[[City Kids (album)|City Kids]]''
* 1984 ''[[Access All Areas (Spyro Gyra album)|Access All Areas]]''
* 1985 ''[[Alternating Currents (album)|Alternating Currents]]''
* 1986 ''[[Breakout (Spyro Gyra album)|Breakout]]''
* 1987 ''[[Stories Without Words]]''
* 1988 ''[[Rites of Summer]]''
* 1989 ''[[Point of View (Spyro Gyra album)|Point of View]]''
* 1990 ''[[Fast Forward (Spyro Gyra album)|Fast Forward]]''
* 1992 ''[[Three Wishes (Spyro Gyra album)|Three Wishes]]''
* 1993 ''[[Dreams Beyond Control]]''
* 1995 ''[[Love and Other Obsessions]]''
* 1996 ''[[Heart of the Night]]''
* 1997 ''[[20/20 (Spyro Gyra album)|20/20]]''

'''With [[Richard Stoltzman]]'''
* 1991 ''Brasil''
* 1991 ''Begin Sweet World''
* 1992 ''Hark!''
* 1995 ''Visions''
* 1994 ''Dreams''
* 1996 ''Spirits''
* 1998 ''Danza Latina''
* 1998 ''Open Sky''
* 2000 ''World Beat Bach''

'''With others'''
* 1979 ''[[In a Temple Garden]]'', [[Yusef Lateef]] (CTI)
* 1980 ''Body Language'', [[Patti Austin]]
* 1989 ''The Complete Recordings'', [[Fuse One]]
* 1996 ''Imagine'', [[Ofra Harnoy]]<ref name="AM credits">{{cite web|title=Jeremy Wall {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeremy-wall-mn0000273610/credits|website=AllMusic|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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*[http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/music/faculty.asp?ID=29 SUNY Oneonta Music Department Bio]
*[http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/music/faculty.asp?ID=29 SUNY Oneonta Music Department Bio]


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Latest revision as of 06:43, 1 December 2023

Jeremy Wall
GenresJazz
Instrument(s)Piano

Jeremy Wall is a musician, and along with Jay Beckenstein, was a founding member of the jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra. He contributed to the group as a pianist, producer, and composer. He is currently an assistant professor in the Music Industry department at SUNY Oneonta.[1]

Background[edit]

Wall formed Spyro Gyra in the mid-1970s with classmate Jay Beckenstein. Although each took time off to attend college, the band stayed intact. Wall attended Columbia University, then moved to Buffalo where Beckenstein was attending college. Wall then moved to California to attend California Institute of the Arts, graduating with a B.F.A. in Music Composition. He later received an M.M. in Studio Composition from Purchase College in 2001. He has recorded extensively as producer, keyboardist, composer and arranger in all genres of music and has released over 70 of his own compositions. Wall has also been nominated for several Grammys as a producer, pianist and composer. His composition “Shakedown” was nominated for a Grammy award for “Best Pop Instrumental.” He was the featured soloist at the Shenandoah Bach Festival in 2004.[2]

Wall worked as an adjunct professor at both Ramapo and Purchase College before joining SUNY Oneonta, where he teaches courses relating to contemporary issues in the music industry and songwriting. He also leads the jazz funk band. These classes draw upon Wall's history with Spyro Gyra and his experience in the music industry.

Currently[edit]

Wall, along with the SUNY Oneonta Funk Band ensemble, often plays music on campus and in the surrounding area.

Discography[edit]

  • Cool Running (Amherst, 1991)
  • Stepping Into the New World (Amherst, 1992)

With Spyro Gyra

With Richard Stoltzman

  • 1991 Brasil
  • 1991 Begin Sweet World
  • 1992 Hark!
  • 1995 Visions
  • 1994 Dreams
  • 1996 Spirits
  • 1998 Danza Latina
  • 1998 Open Sky
  • 2000 World Beat Bach

With others

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SUNY-ONEONTA MUSIC PROFESSOR RECEIVES GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR WORK WITH SPYRO GYRA"
  2. ^ "Music Department Faculty & Staff | SUNY Oneonta". www.oneonta.edu. Retrieved 9 Jan 2009.
  3. ^ "Jeremy Wall | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 May 2017.

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