Chet Catallo | |
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Birth name | Chet Daniel Catallo |
Born |
Rochester, New York, U.S. |
March 11, 1953
Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | Amherst, Infinity, MCA |
Associated acts | Spyro Gyra, |
Website | www |
Notable instruments | |
Chet Catallo signature Custom 335 Dot Model Series 1958 reissue |
Chet Catallo (born March 11, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist known for his work as a member of the band Spyro Gyra.
In 1978, Catallo joined the group Spyro Gyra 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 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.
Catallo plays a Gibson Custom Shop Model Guitar, a Chet Catallo signature Custom 335 Dot Model Series 1958 reissue.
Solo
With Spyro Gyra