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Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri – El Sonido Nuevo

El Sonido Nuevo, subtitled/translated The New Soul Sound, is an album by Latin jazz vibraphonist Cal Tjader and pianist Eddie Palmieri recorded in 1966 and released on the Verve label.

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Cal Tjader - Soul Burst (Verve Records, 1966). Perfect crossover album for Latin lovers and funky jazz enthusiasts 😎

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These #beatnik #jazz lp covers were instrumental in getting me interested in #MidCentury illustration & design. My eyes fell in love with this aesthetic. #StanGetz #ShellyMann #CalTjader #WestCoastJazz #recordcollection #ilovevinyl #vinyljunkie

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Cal Tjader – Cal Tjader In A Latin Bag (Full Album)

“Cal Tjader recorded prolifically for Verve during the first half of the 1960s, though this is one of his lesser-known dates. These 1961 sessions with Paul Horn on flute, pianist Lonnie Hewitt, bassist Al McKibbon, plus Latin percussionists Johnny Rae, Wilfredo Vincente and Armando Peraza are a bit of a mixed bag. Two low-key pieces open each side of the disc, the first with a subdued treatment of “Ben Hur (Love Theme)” with Hewitt switching to clavietta (which sounds similar to a harmonica) and Tjader taking over the piano. The leader’s more interesting “Triste,” which is highlighted by Horn’s warm solo, sounds as if it is played on an alto flute. The remainder of the disc explores standards like “On Green Dolphin Street,” classic jazz (“Misty”) and entertaining originals by several members of the group. While this long unavailable Verve LP falls short of Cal Tjader’s best work, it is well worth snapping up if found.” – Ken Dryden/AllMusic.

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Lаtіn Concert іѕ a рrеttу good ѕаmрlіng оf vіbrарhоnіѕt Cаl Tjader‘s influential Lаtіn jazz оf thе 1950ѕ. Wіth pianist Vince Guаrаldі, bаѕѕіѕt Al MсKіbbоn, Wіllіе Bobo on timbales аnd drumѕ, аnd the соngаѕ of Mongo Sаntаmаrіа, Tjader’s іmрrеѕѕіvе unіt реrfоrmѕ fоur of hіѕ catchy originals аnd two by Sаntаmаrіа іn addition to Latinized vеrѕіоnѕ оf “Thе Cоntіnеntаl” аnd Ray Bryant’s “Cubano Chаnt.” Thіѕ hіghlу rhуthmіс music is hard to dіѕlіkе.

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Cal Tjader – Soul Burst

Soul Burst is an album by Latin jazz vibraphonist Cal Tjader recorded in early 1966 and released on the Verve label.

Personnel: Cal Tjader – vibraphone, cabasa, cymbals Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Seldon Powell – flute Attila Zoller – guitar Chick Corea – piano, arranger Richard Davis, Bobby Rodriguez – bass Grady Tate – drums Carlos “Patato” Valdes – congas, vocals Jose Mangual – timbales, bongos Victor Pantoja – percussion Oliver Nelson – arranger

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow gave the album 3 stars and stated:” By the mid-'60s, vibraphonist Cal Tjader was recording regularly for Verve in a wide variety of settings but with pretty consistent success. For this popular outing, Tjader plays a few then-current Latin numbers (including Clare Fischer's famous "Morning"), revives "Manteca," and performs a pair of Kurt Weill standards ("My Ship" and "The Bilbao Song"). With Jerome Richardson, Seldon Powell, and/or Jerry Dodgion prominent on flutes, such sidemen as the young pianist Chick Corea, guitarist Attila Zoller, bassist Richard Davis, drummer Grady Tate, and some fine charts written by Oliver Nelson, the music is quite catchy and accessible, commercial but still creative within the genre.”

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Cal Tjader – Latin Kick

Latin Kick is a vibrant Latin jazz recording by American vibraphonist Cal Tjader, capturing the infectious rhythms and cross-cultural energy that defined his signature sound. Released during the peak of the mambo and Afro-Cuban jazz craze, the album blends cool jazz sophistication with lively Latin percussion, creating a sound that feels both polished and irresistibly danceable.

Personnel: • Cal Tjader – vibraphone • Brew Moore – tenor saxophone • Luis Miranda – congas • Bayardo Velarde – timbales • Manuel Duran – piano • Carlos Duran – bass

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CAL TJADER – SEVERAL SHADES OF JADE

Several Shades of Jade is a 1963 studio album by American jazz vibraphonist Cal Tjader. Arranged and conducted by the renowned Lalo Schifrin, the album is a notable fusion of jazz with Asian-inspired melodies and exotic textures, peaking at number 79 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The album is often cited as a prime example of "Exotica" jazz, where Tjader moved beyond his typical Latin-jazz sound to explore "Oriental" themes. It has been reissued several times, including a 1997 CD compilation paired with another of his Eastern-themed albums, Breeze from the East.

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