Catching the Sun

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Catching the Sun is the third album by Spyro Gyra from 1980. The CD showed a picture of a deciduous forest with a bunch a brass, and one circle that looks like a sun.

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[edit] Review

One among many similar-sounding but highly popular albums by premier fusion ensemble Spyro Gyra. The group's songs usually contained catchy melodies, prominent backbeats, and some room for improvisational expression, although it was limited and required quick bursts rather than expansive statements. They were and still are near the top in the light jazz and fusion field.[citation needed]


[edit] Track Listing and Personnel

1. "Catching the Sun" (Jay Beckenstein) - 4:42

2. "Cockatoo" (All Members) - 4:04

  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophone, Percussion
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers Solos
  • Chet Catallo: Electric Rhythm Guitat
  • Will Lee: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • Gerardo Velez: Percussion
  • Richard Calandra: Percussion
  • Randy Brecker: Trumpet Solo

3. "Autumn of Our Love" (Jeremy Wall) - 5:09

  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophones
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes
  • Chet Catallo: Electric Rhythm Guitar
  • Jim Kurzdorfer: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • Jeremy Wall: Synthesizers
  • John Tropea: Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Solo
  • Rubens Bassini: Congas

4. "Laser Material" (Tom Schuman) - 4:59

  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophones
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers & Effects
  • Chet Catallo: Rhythm Guitar
  • Will Lee: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • Gerardo Velez: Percussion
  • Richard Calandra: Tambourine
  • John Tropea: Rhythm Guitar, Guitar Solo
  • Dave Samuels: Marimba
  • Steve Nathan: Clavinet
  • Randy Brecker: Trumpet Solo

5. "Percolator" (Jay Beckenstein) - 2:28

  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophones
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers
  • Chet Catallo: Guitar
  • Will Lee: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • Gerardo Velez: Percussion
  • Hiram Bullock: Rhythm and Lead Guitars
  • Dave Samuels: Marimba, Vibraphones
  • Rubens Bassini: Percussion

6. "Philly" (Jim Kurzdorfer) - 4:18

  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophone
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes, Acoustic Piano, Synthesizers
  • Chet Catallo: Guitar Solo
  • Jim Kurzdorfer: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • John Tropea: Rhythm Guitar
  • Rubens Bassini: Congas
  • Barry Rogers: Trombone

7. "Lovin' You" (Chet Catallo) - 4:41

  • Chet Catallo: Guitar Solo, Guitar:
  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophones, Synthesizers
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers Solos
  • Will Lee: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • Jeremy Wall: String Synthesizer
  • Rubens Bassini: Percussion

8. "Here Again" (Jay Beckenstein) - 4:56

  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophones
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes, Acoustic Piano
  • Chet Catallo: Electric Guitars
  • Jim Kurzdorfer: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • Gerardo Velez: Bongos, Percussion
  • Jeremy Wall: Synthesizers
  • John Tropea: Acoustic Guitar
  • David Samuels: Vibraphones
  • Rubens Bassini: Congas and Percussion

9. "Safari" (Jeremy Wall) - 4:52

  • Jay Beckenstein: Saxophones
  • Tom Schuman: Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers Solo
  • Will Lee: Bass
  • Eli Konikoff: Drums
  • Gerardo Velez: Percussion
  • Jeremy Wall: Synthesizers
  • Hiram Bullock: Guitars
  • Dave Samuels: Marimba, Vibraphone
  • Rubens Bassini: Congas, Percussion
  • Barry Rogers: Trombone

[edit] Other musicians

[edit] Horn Section

[edit] String Section

  • Harry Lookofsky: Concertmaster, 1st Violin
  • Peter Dimitriades: Violin
  • Lewis Eley: Violin
  • Harold Kohon: Violin
  • Charles Libove: Violin
  • David Nadien: Violin
  • Matthew Raimondi: Violin
  • Richard Sortomme: Vioiln
  • Jesse Levy: Cello
  • Chares McCraken: Cello
  • Alan Schulman: Cello