In April 1978, “Arista” label released “Cats Under the Stars”, the first Jerry Garcia Band album. It was recorded 1977-1978, at the “Grateful Dead’s Club Front” in San Rafael, and was produced by Jerry Garcia and John Kahn.
Personnel:
- Jerry Garcia – vocals, guitar
- Donna Jean Godchaux – vocals
- Keith Godchaux- keyboards, backing vocals
- Merl Saunders- organ
- John Kahn- basses, keyboards, guitar, orchestration
- Ron Tutt – drums, percussion
- Stephen Schuster – flute, clarinet, saxophone
- Brian Godchaux – violin
- Candy Godchaux – violin
- Maria Muldaur- backing vocals
- Betty CantorJackson, Bob Matthews – engineer
- Harry Popick, Steve Parrish, Bill Candelario, Ramrod – engineer assistant
- Kelly Mouse Studios – artwork
Track listing:
- Rubin And Cherise – Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia
- Love In The Afternoon – Robert Hunter, John Kahn
- Palm Sunday – Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia
- Cats Under The Stars – Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia
- Rhapsody In Red – Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, John Kahn
- Rain – Donna Godchaux
- Down Home – John Kahn
- Gomorrah – Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia
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