Recorded live at The Jazz Corner in 1959, Cal Tjader's Latin Concert captures the vibraphonist at the height of his powers, blending mambo, jazz, and bossa nova for a dynamic performance.
- This album was recorded live at The Jazz Corner in New York City on November 27, 1959.
- The album features Tjader's classic quintet of the era, including Vince Guaraldi on piano.
- It was a significant release that further solidified Tjader's reputation as a leading interpreter of Latin jazz.
Cal Tjader was a Grammy-winning American percussionist, bandleader, and composer. He was a prominent figure in the Latin jazz and bossa nova scenes, known for his vibraphone skills and innovative fusions of jazz with Cuban rhythms.
Tracklist
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San Francisco Moods1958
Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof1965
Several Shades of Jade1963
Latin Kick2024
Gozame! Pero Ya...1980
Plays the Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil2008
Last Bolero in Berkeley1973
West Side Story1960
Cal Tjader Sounds Out Burt Bacharach1968
Tjader Plays Mambo1956
In a Latin Bag1962
Latin for Lovers1958