Latino con Cal Tjader

by Cal Tjader

Latino con Cal Tjader cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: January 1962
  • Label: Fantasy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:13:51
  • Community rating: 3.99/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Surrounded by authentic, fiercely capable percussionists, the vibraphonist steers firmly away from lounge aesthetics into hard-hitting, syncopated territory. The relentless polyrhythms provoke some of his most muscular, aggressive soloing.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, percussive, piano, instrumental, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Manila (4:51)
  2. Key Largo (3:33)
  3. Tumbao (6:45)
  4. Bludan (3:06)
  5. Chispita (3:25)
  6. September Song (3:43)
  7. Cal's Pals (3:34)
  8. Para Ti (3:26)
  9. Mamblues (4:40)
  10. Afro Blue (6:32)
  11. Cuban Fantasy (6:30)
  12. Rezo (5:58)
  13. Mambo Terrifico (4:21)
  14. Night in Tunisia (8:34)
  15. The Continental (4:45)

Credits

  • Cal Tjader - primary artist, vibraphone
  • Mongo Santamaria - primary artist, congas
  • Scott Taber - artwork
  • Al McKibbon - bass
  • Eddie Coleman - bass
  • Victor Venegas - bass
  • Paul Horn - flute
  • Rolando Lozano - flute

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