Jay Beckenstein

Saxophonist

Birthday May 14, 1951

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York

Age 73 years old

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About

Co-founder of jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra and owner of BearTracks Studios. He also collaborated with groups like Dream Theater.

Before Fame

He received his first saxophone at the age of seven and went on to attend the University of Buffalo for music.

Trivia

He has played saxophone on Dream Theater's song "Another Day."

Family Life

His parents raised him on jazz music on Long Island.

Associated With

One of Beckenstein's earliest influences was Lester Young.