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Album · 1980

Catching the Sun

by Spyro Gyra

Released
1980
Label
MCA Records
Catalogue no.
MCA 4085
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
40:24
Country
IT

“Catching the Sun” is an album by Spyro Gyra, released in 1980 on MCA Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 40:24. The line-up features Jay Beckenstein (Rhodes piano, saxophone), Richard Calandra (producer, percussion), Eli Konikoff (membranophone), Tom Schuman (Rhodes piano, synthesizer) and Chet Catallo (electric guitar, guitar).

Who played on Catching the Sun

  • Jay Beckenstein Rhodes piano, saxophone, producer, percussion all tracks
  • Richard Calandra producer, percussion, tambourine all tracks
  • Eli Konikoff membranophone on 8 tracks
  • Tom Schuman Rhodes piano, synthesizer, piano on 8 tracks
  • Chet Catallo electric guitar, guitar on 7 tracks
  • Gerardo Velez percussion, bongos on 6 tracks
  • Rubens Bassini congas, percussion on 6 tracks
  • Dave Samuels marimba, membranophone, vibraphone on 5 tracks
  • Jeremy Wall synthesizer, percussion on 5 tracks
  • John Tropea electric guitar, guitar, acoustic guitar on 5 tracks
  • Will Lee bass on 4 tracks
  • Hiram Bullock guitar on 3 tracks
  • Jim Kurzdorfer bass on 3 tracks
  • Randy Brecker trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Barry Rogers trombone on 2 tracks
  • Steve Nathan clavinet on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Catching the Sun 4:42
  2. A2 Cockatoo 4:06
  3. A3 Autumn of Our Love 5:11
  4. A4 Laser Material 5:02
  5. B1 Percolator 2:29
  6. B2 Philly 4:21
  7. B3 Lovin' You (interlude), Lovin' You 4:43
  8. B4 Here Again 4:58
  9. B5 Safari 4:53

Production

  • Jack Malken engineer
  • Jason Corsaro engineer
  • Michael Barry engineer

More albums by Spyro Gyra

Spyro Gyra 1977 · Crosseyed Bear Productions, Inc. Morning Dance 1979 · Infinity Records Carnaval 1980 · MCA Records Freetime 1981 · MCA Records Incognito 1982 · MCA Records City Kids 1983
Access All Areas 1984 · Live
Alternating Currents 1985
Breakout 1986
Stories Without Words 1987
Rites of Summer 1988
Point of View 1989

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Catching the Sun?

The line-up of Catching the Sun includes Jay Beckenstein (Rhodes piano, saxophone), Richard Calandra (producer, percussion), Eli Konikoff (membranophone), Tom Schuman (Rhodes piano, synthesizer), Chet Catallo (electric guitar, guitar), Gerardo Velez (percussion, bongos), Rubens Bassini (congas, percussion) and Dave Samuels (marimba, membranophone).

Which label released Catching the Sun?

Catching the Sun was released in 1980 on MCA Records (MCA 4085).

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