Chet Catallo (born March 11, 1953) is an American

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a majo ...

guitarist known for his work as a member of the band Spyro Gyra.

Music career

In 1978, Catallo joined the group

Spyro Gyra Spyro Gyra is an American jazz fusion band that was formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1974. The band's music combines jazz, R&B, funk, and pop music. The band's name comes from '' Spirogyra'', a genus of green algae which founder Jay Beckens ...

while they were recording the album ''Morning Dance''. This record featured his composition "It Doesn't Matter". With Spyro Gyra he earned six

Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pre ...

nominations. He composed and performed the songs ''Loving You'' (from '' Catching the Sun'') and ''Cafe Amore'' (from ''Carnaval''). In 1986 he formed the band Chet Catallo and the Cats, who released the album ''First Take'' in 2010.

Gear

Catallo plays a Gibson Custom Shop Model Guitar, a Chet Catallo signature Custom 335 Dot Model Series 1958 reissue.

Discography

Solo * ''First Take'' With Spyro Gyra * ''Spyro Gyra'' (1978) * ''

Morning Dance ''Morning Dance'' is the second album by the jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra. The album was released in 1979 and was certified gold by the RIAA on September 19, 1979, and was certified platinum on June 1, 1987. At ''Billboard'' magazine, the album ...

'', (

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, 1979) * '' Catching the Sun'', (MCA, 1980) * ''

Carnaval Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typi ...

'', (MCA, 1980) * '' Freetime'', (MCA, 1981) * '' Incognito'', (MCA, 1982) * '' City Kids'', (MCA, 1983) * '' Access All Areas'', (MCA 1984)

References

External links

Official site
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