Breeze From the East

by Cal Tjader

Breeze From the East cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1964
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.25/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Breeze From the East' places Cal Tjader's vibraphone within a light exotica and lounge-jazz framework. The album reflects early-1960s studio interest in internationalist atmospheres and polished instrumental settings for adult listeners.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, instrumental, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. Sake And Greens (2:36)
  2. Cha (3:41)
  3. Leyte (3:05)
  4. Shoji (2:37)
  5. China Nights (2:33)
  6. Fuji
  7. Black Orchid (3:12)
  8. Theme From “Burke’s Law” (2:40)
  9. Stardust (2:52)
  10. Poinciana (3:26)
  11. East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)

Credits

  • Cal Tjader - primary artist, vibraphone, written-by
  • Stan Applebaum - arranged by, conductor, celesta, written-by
  • George Duvivier - bass
  • Johnny Rae - drums
  • Jerry Dodgion - flute
  • Dick Hyman - organ
  • Willie Bobo - percussion
  • Lonnie Hewitt - piano, written-by

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