album · April 16, 2008
Plays the Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil
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jazzlatinbossa nova
This 2008 reissue collects Tjader's 1962 and 1963 albums, 'Plays the Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil,' showcasing his engagement with Latin American jazz and bossa nova.
- The original albums were recorded in 1962 and 1963, respectively, during Tjader's tenure with Fantasy Records.
- The reissue includes liner notes by jazz historian and critic Gary Giddins.
- Tjader's work on these albums predates the mainstream bossa nova craze in the United States, positioning him as an early proponent of the style in jazz.
Cal Tjader was a Grammy-nominated jazz musician, bandleader, and composer from San Francisco, known for his work with Latin rhythms and bossa nova. He was a prolific recording artist with a career spanning over four decades.
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