This 1962 album captures Tjader's signature blend of Latin rhythms and jazz improvisation on a collection of popular tunes. It was a prime example of the popular "Latin jazz" sound he helped define.
- The album was released on the short-lived Poppydisc label.
- It features Tjader's interpretation of popular songs like "Love Theme from Spartacus" and "Frenesi."
- The album reached number 15 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart.
Cal Tjader was a Grammy-winning musician whose recordings defined the jazz-Latin and salsa genres for decades. By 1962, he was a leader in the Latin jazz scene, known for his vibraphone work and popularizing Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Tracklist
More from Cal Tjader
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
Cal Tjader's Latin Concert1959
West Side Story1960
Cal Tjader Sounds Out Burt Bacharach1968
Tjader Plays Mambo1956
Latin for Lovers1958
