Several Shades of Jade, recorded for the MGM label and later reissued on Verve, showcases Tjader's signature Latin rhythms blended with the cool, sophisticated sound of bossa nova. The album captures Tjader and his ensemble navigating a program of familiar tunes and originals with characteristic flair.
- The original release of Several Shades of Jade was on the MGM Records label in 1963.
- The album features Tjader's vibraphone prominently, leading his ensemble through a set of jazz standards and Latin-influenced compositions.
- Tjader was a prolific recording artist for various labels, including Fantasy, Verve, and MGM, during the 1950s and 1960s.
Cal Tjader was a renowned American drummer and bandleader, best known for his influential contributions to Latin jazz and bossa nova. In 1963, Tjader was at the height of his popularity, exploring the burgeoning bossa nova sound that was captivating American audiences.
Tracklist
More from Cal Tjader
San Francisco Moods1958
Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof1965
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
In a Latin Bag1962
Latin for Lovers1958
