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Meet Chet Catallo, a prolific guitarist known for shaping jazz fusion with Latin influences, funk, R&B, and pop. A six-time Grammy nominee, Catallo contributed signature moments to Spyro Gyra, including Cafe Amore and It Doesn’t Matter. After joining Spyro Gyra in 1978, he left in 1984 to form Chet Catallo & the Cats, delivering a sound that blends infectious grooves with melodic storytelling. In 2025, Catallo was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame and will perform at the Eastman Theatre ceremony on April 13, 2025. In addition to his onstage work, his discography spans Spyro Gyra albums (1978–1984) and the 2010 solo release First Take. He continues to influence through producer work and clinics, with an active social footprint and ongoing music projects.