Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra · 1980
40 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · crossover jazz · smooth jazz
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and fusion interwoven with intricate melodies and rhythmic grooves.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journeys intricate rhythmic grooves immersive listening experience
- Context
- Catching the Sun is Spyro Gyra's second album, released in February 1980, following their successful self-titled debut. At this point, the band was beginning to establish itself within the crossover jazz scene, building on their initial momentum from live performances and radio play.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, crossover jazz, smooth jazz
Catching the Sun is an album by Spyro Gyra, released in 1980. A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and fusion interwoven with intricate melodies and rhythmic grooves. The album is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and receiving extensive airplay on jazz radio stations. Its upbeat tracks helped solidify Spyro Gyra's reputation as a leading act in the smooth jazz movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Catching the Sun sound like?
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and fusion interwoven with intricate melodies and rhythmic grooves. Rooted in jazz fusion and crossover jazz.
What makes Catching the Sun by Spyro Gyra notable?
The album is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and receiving extensive airplay on jazz radio stations. Its upbeat tracks helped solidify Spyro Gyra's reputation as a leading act in the smooth jazz movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Catching the Sun is Spyro Gyra's second album, released in February 1980, following their successful self-titled debut. At this point, the band was beginning to establish itself within the crossover jazz scene, building on their initial momentum from live performances and radio play.
Who is Catching the Sun for?
Catching the Sun works well if you're into steady melodic journeys, intricate rhythmic grooves and immersive listening experience.
How many songs are on Catching the Sun?
Catching the Sun has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Catching the Sun Standout 4:42
- 2 Cockatoo 4:05
- 3 Autumn of Our Love Standout 5:11
- 4 Laser Material 5:01
- 5 Percolator Standout 2:28
- 6 Philly 4:20
- 7 Lovin' You (interlude), Lovin' You 4:43
- 8 Here Again 4:57
- 9 Safari 4:52
Release Date
February 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 24 sec
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