Catching the Sun

by Spyro Gyra

Overview

Catching the Sun is 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. ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/1994
Label:	Amherst Records
UPC:	0051617800125
Rank:	76631

Tracks

1. Catching the Sun
2. Cockatoo
3. Autumn of Our Love
4. Laser Material
5. Percolator
6. Philly
7. Lovin' You (Interlude)/Lovin' You
8. Here Again
9. Safari

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Spyro Gyra   Primary Artist
Tom Schuman   Keyboards,Synthesizer,Fender Rhodes,Piano
Tom "Bones" Malone   Trombone
Gerardo Velez   Bongos,Percussion
Hiram Bullock   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Richard Sortomme   Violin
Jay Beckenstein   Saxophone,Percussion,Sax (Alto),Synthesizer,Fender Rhodes
Harry Lookofsky   Violin
Will Lee   Bass
Richard Calandra   Percussion,Tambourine
Chet Catallo   Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Electric),Guitar
Barry Rogers   Trombone
Peter Dimitriades   Violin
Kim Kurzdorfer   Bass
Charles McCracken   Cello
David Nadien   Violin
Harold Kohon   Violin
Bob Malach   Sax (Tenor)
Jesse Levy   Cello
Charles Libove   Violin
Eli Konikoff   Drums
Steve Nathan   Clavinet
David Samuels   Marimba,Vibraphone,Drums (Steel)
John Tropea   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Electric)
Jeremy Wall   Conductor,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer,Synthesizer Strings
Randy Brecker   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Rubens Bassini   Congas,Percussion
Rick Strauss   Guitar
Lewis Eley   Violin
Matthew Raimondi   Violin
Alan Schulman   Cello

Technical Credits

Tom Schuman   Composer,Effects
Gerardo Velez   Composer
Jack Malken   Engineer
Jay Beckenstein   Composer,Producer,Horn Arrangements
Jason Corsaro   Assistant Engineer
Jim Kurzdorfer   Composer
Richard Calandra   Producer
Kim Kurzdorfer   Composer
Dave Heffernan   Illustrations
Peter Corriston   Design,Art Direction
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Chet Catallo   Composer
Eli Konikoff   Composer
Jeremy Wall   Effects,Composer,Horn Arrangements,Assistant Producer,String Arrangements
Michael Barry   Engineer