In a Latin Bag

by Cal Tjader

In a Latin Bag cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1961
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:10
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following his move to Verve Records, vibraphonist Cal Tjader continues his pioneering work in West Coast Latin Jazz. Accompanied by a superb rhythm section featuring Armando Peraza, 'In a Latin Bag' expertly weaves cool jazz improvisations into infectious, highly danceable mambo and cha-cha-ch谩 frameworks.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, rhythmic, melodic, lounge, percussive

Tracklist

  1. Ben-Hur (2:26)
  2. Davito (2:36)
  3. Green Dolphin Street (5:25)
  4. Pauneto's Point (3:03)
  5. Speak Low (2:57)
  6. Triste (4:07)
  7. Misty (2:49)
  8. Mambo in Miami (2:43)
  9. Ecstasy (2:29)
  10. Half and Half (4:31)

Credits

  • Cal Tjader - primary artist, vibraphone
  • Paul Horn - flute
  • Lonnie Hewitt - piano
  • Al McKibbon - double bass
  • Armando Peraza - bongos
  • Wilfredo Vincente - congas
  • John Rae - timbales
  • Creed Taylor - producer

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