Primo saw Cal Tjader work with some Latin heavyweights such as Charlie Palmieri and Tito Puente. The results were outstanding as Primo is one of Tjader’s most…
In 1958 Cal Tjader spent three weeks in San Francisco playing at the Blackhawk Club from whence this recording came from. To add to Tjader’s Latin flavor he…
This is a compilation of three of Tjader’s records, Solar Heat, Cal Tjader Sounds Out Burt Bacharach and Cal Tjader Plugs In. I only have Solar Heat, and my…
I’m so mad I bought this record in NYC because I saw two copies out here for half the price! Oh well, this is a live recording of Tjader with backing from Michael…
Tjader lays down some very mellow Latin tinged Jazz on his live At Grace Cathedral album recorded in San Francisco in 1976. There are some good parts to songs like…
As the name would tell you, this album is a collection of Burt Bacharach songs performed by Cal Tjader. Moneypenny, I assumed named after the secretary from the James…
It always amazes me just how consistent Cal Tjader was. Tjader was released in 1978 and it’s still got some heat. The first side opens with one of his jams entitled…
This record was produced by Creed Taylor and features the backing of Willie Bobo, Kenny Burrell and Donald Byrd. Despite the early recording date, I love the cover…
I’m always amazed when I find a new Cal Tjader record. I think I’ve at least seen them all at least once and then I see something new. Live At The Funky…
This is actually one of Tjader’s more upbeat records and lacks the Latin sound he was known for on his other LPs. It has a nice cover of Windy, and Blues March…
Tjader was best known for his Latin influenced vibe playing. The second side is in this vein, but the A side is more soulful and even a little funky in places. Don’t…
This was recorded live at the famous Lighthouse Jazz club in Hermosa Beach, CA in 1969. Tjader’s traditional Latin/cool jazz sound is backed by a Fender piano,…
Agua Dulce is another record crossed off my long time want list. The Latin title track is highlighted by the work of Coke Escovedo on the timbales, and there’s…
