{"title":"Cal Tjader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCal Tjader was an American latin jazz musician, artist, and composer. Born on July 16, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, he became a renowned figure in the genre from the 1950s until his death on May 5, 1982 in Manila, Philippines at the age of 56.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTjader was best known for his exceptional skills on the vibraphone but also displayed great talent on drums and bongos. His contributions to latin jazz music were highly regarded and he left a lasting impact on the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome artists who have been influenced by or share similarities with *Cal Tjader* include Dave Pike, Herbie Mann, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catch-the-groove-live-at-the-penthouse-1963-1967-3","title":"Catch The Groove. Live At The Penthouse 1963-1967","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducer Zev Feldman’s new imprint, Jazz Detective, launches never before released Cal Tjader live sets recorded in the 1960s at the Penthouse Jazz Club in Seattle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first official release of previously unissued live Cal Tjader music in nearly 20 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransferred from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman, Cal Tjader’s ‘Catch The Groove. Live At The Penthouse 1963-1967’ is presented as a deluxe 2CD set and also a 180gram triple vinyl set. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackage includes reflections by producer Zev Feldman and jazz writer Greg Casseus, as well as interviews with Poncho Sánchez, Eddie Palmieri, Joe Locke, Gary Burton, Carl Burnett, and Brent Fischer, and a statement by Tjader’s son and daughter Rob and Liz Tjader. The extensive booklet contains previously unpublished photos by Ray Avery and Fred Seligo. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll of the performances heard on this set are previously unreleased. Legendary vibraphone player Tjader is heard with a variety of quintets, backed by pianists Clare Fischer, Lonnie Hewitt and Al Zulaica, bassists Fred Schreiber, Terry Hilliard, Monk Montgomery and Stan Gilbert, drummers Johnny Rae and Carl Burnett, and percussionists Bill Fitch and Armando Peraza. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking its name from Feldman’s handle “the Jazz Detective” and reflecting his determined work unearthing hitherto unheard, award-winning treasures, the Jazz Detective label is an imprint of Deep Digs Music Group, a partnership with Spain’s Elemental Music, with which Feldman has enjoyed a long professional relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jazz Detective Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx3","offer_id":50395972272459,"sku":"2164876","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50395972075851,"sku":"2164875","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a0575692916_10_fd1ea5ea_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726476484"},{"product_id":"latin-kick","title":"Latin Kick (Original Jazz Classics Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCal Tjader fuses Afro-Cuban rhythms and mainstream jazz solos in his 1956 album \u003ci\u003eLatin Kick\u003c\/i\u003e. Alongside Tjader (vibraphone) the album also features Brew Moore (sax), Luis Miranda (congas), Bayardo Velarde (timbales), Manuel Duran (piano), and Carlos Duran (bass). This new edition of the album is released as part of the Original Jazz Classics Series and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI with all-analog mastering from the original tapes at Cohearent Audio and presented in a Tip-On Jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50432429162827,"sku":"2207362","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CR00807-Cal-Tjader-Latin-Kick-Front-Cover_a82cf12a_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726868629"},{"product_id":"huracan-3","title":"Huracan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThis 1978 album has been unavailable for many years now making its return on vinyl, CD and digital.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCallen Radcliffe Tjader, Jr., the master of Latin rhythms, was born of Swedish descent in St. Louis on July 16, 1925. He first attracted national attention when he joined the Lionel Hampton band. Cal played and recorded with several of Dave Brubeck's groups, and led his own band for a brief period, before joining George Shearing in 1952. It was during the Shearing period that Cal developed what was to become a lifelong love affair with Latin music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1954, Cal reformed his band and began a highly successful touring and recording career that resulted in over fifty albums and hundreds of concerts. Probably more than any other non-Latin musician, Tjader helped to popularize the fusion of Latin and jazz tempos. In 1978 he recorded these 6 tracks at the infamous Filmways Wally Heider recording studios in Hollywood, California. At the session was an all-star band including Gary Foster and Kurt McGettrick on saxophones, Robb Fisher on bass and Latin music legends Ponco Sanchez on congas and Willie Bobo on timbales. The recording has been unavailable for many years and now makes its return on CD and digital. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's what the original album notes say about the session: The sound of the group remained authentically Latin, undiminished in explosive force. This album is characterized by its searing brass and exciting percussions. The insistent beat energized Latin dancers, while the interplay of basic jazz elements raised it above just good dance music. The major goal of this recording was to retain the essential live flavor of the music and performers. Close-miking techniques were not used on this recording. Instead, four overhead microphones plus a direct input for the bass were employed to capture the sound of eleven musicians together with the correct acoustic perspective between instruments. Listening to the playback of the recording session was a rewarding experience for all involved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wienerworld","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50433163329867,"sku":"2200296","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_b79700c3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726877494"},{"product_id":"time-for-2","title":"Time For 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe great Anita O'Day was always admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics. On 'Time for '2 she shares the spotlight with renowned vibraphonist, Cal Tjader. This was their first and only album session together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnita O’Day was always admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics. On Time for 2, she shares the spotlight with vibraphonist Cal Tjader. According to AllMusic reviewer Richard S. Ginell, “O’Day sounds as if she is delighted with Tjader’s polished Afro- Cuban grooves, gliding easily over the rhythms, toying with the tunes.” Anita O’Day and Cal Tjader would never record together again. Original sessions produced by Creed Taylor. [Note: Bob Corwin and Lonnie Hewitt alternated on piano on the sessions, but it is not clear which one played on each song; Tjader plays drums on “I’m Not Supposed to Be Blue Blues”, on which no vibes are heard; discographies indicate Tjader also alternates on drums on other track\/s, with Johnny Rae replacing him on vibes, but there’s no more detailed information.] *BONUS TRACKS: A7 \u0026amp; B7: Anita O’Day (vc), Gene Harris (p), Andy Simpkins (b), Bill Dowdy (d). New York, October 15, 1962. B8: Anita O’Day (vc), Barney Kessel (g). Los Angeles, January 19, 1961. The great Anita O’Day was always admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics. On Time for 2, she shares the spotlight with vibraphonist Cal Tjader. 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This Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series was cut from the original analog tapes (AAA) by Kevin Gray, pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI, and comes packaged in a tip-on sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51887883649355,"sku":"R7455-2435","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CalTjader_Cover.jpg?v=1748253769"},{"product_id":"four-classic-albums-tjader-plays-tjazz-san-francisco-moods-concert-by-the-sea-vol-1-concert-by-the-sea-vol-2","title":"Four Classic Albums (Tjader Plays Tjazz \/ San Francisco Moods \/ Concert By The Sea Vol 1 \/ Concert By The Sea Vol 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFour Classic Album series with a re-mastered 2CD set release from Cal Tjader, complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details \u003cem\u003e'Tjader Plays Tjazz'; 'San Francisco Moods'; 'Concert By The Sea Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2.' \u003c\/em\u003eWe love the sound of the vibes here at AVID Acres! There is a very small and very elite list of classic vibes players and Cal Tjader is certainly high up on that list. Primarily known as a Latin jazz musician, Cal was however a fine straight ahead cool jazz musician as our four fine selections will show. Take a listen to Tjader Plays Tjazz where the great man switches from vibes to drums on a cooled out straight ahead jazz set. For more cool, fun sounds try San Francisco Moods where Cal and gang capture the special atmosphere of his adopted city, San Francisco on an excellent, mostly Tjader composed set. And live, he was something else, as the double album set Concert By The Sea Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2, considerd by many to be one of the high points of Cal's career will show. Here Cal returns to his Latin influenced jazz to fabulously exhilarating effect, alongside such fine Latin musicians as Eddie Duran, Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avid","offers":[{"title":"2CD","offer_id":52517598921035,"sku":"R8459-7314","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/71-iEwpdqKL._UF894_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1750851031"},{"product_id":"ritmo-caliente","title":"Ritmo Caliente","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Cal Tjader, became known as the most successful non-Latino Latin musician. He also explored various other jazz idioms but never abandoned the music of Cuba, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Tjader primarily played the vibraphone, but he was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timpani and the piano, and worked with numerous musicians from several cultures. In April 1954, he formed The Cal Tjader Modern Mambo Sextet. Back in San Francisco and recording for Fantasy Records, the group produced several albums in rapid succession. Ritmo Caliente, recorded in 1954-55, is one of their very best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Descarga","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53351665828171,"sku":"R2010-1470","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8436563186615.jpg?v=1757447391"},{"product_id":"demasiado-caliente-ib","title":"Demasiado Caliente","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in St. Louis, Missouri, vibraphonist, and multi-instrumentalist Cal Tjader is known as the most successful non-Latino Latin musician. 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Arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards, the album features a refined ensemble including João Donato on organ, Red Mitchell on bass, Ed Thigpen on drums, and Hubert Laws on flute, whose contributions help shape its polished, atmospheric sound. Drawing on a broad palette of jazz, Latin, and blues influences, \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e reflects Tjader’s growing interest in composition and arrangement, balancing melodic elegance with rhythmic sophistication. Several of the album’s compositions were written by Brazilian pianist João Donato, including “Warm Song,” “Aquarius,” and “Tema Teimoso,” adding a distinctive harmonic warmth and subtle bossa nova influence to the overall character. From the breezy bossa nova feel of “Tema Teimoso” to the introspective tone of “The Loner” and the blues-inflected close of “Cal’s Bluedoo,” the album presents a cohesive, forward-looking statement that highlights Tjader’s versatility while maintaining the warmth and accessibility that defined his work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57055713591627,"sku":"R8255-9427","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_874a0690-7829-4516-a17f-427e8d1d8add.jpg?v=1776435312"},{"product_id":"soul-sauce","title":"Soul Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album by Cal Tjader published in 1965 is a landmark Latin jazz album blending vibraphone-led melodies with Afro-Cuban rhythms like mambo and boogaloo. The record stands out for its tight grooves, accessible arrangements, and role in bringing Latin jazz to a wider audience. 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