Cal Tjader

Cal Tjader on vinyl: vibraphone and Latin jazz

In short: Cal Tjader (1925–1982) from the San Francisco area played vibraphone and is regarded as one of the most important pioneers of Latin jazz on the West Coast. He combined the cool sound of West Coast jazz with mambo, cha-cha and Afro-Cuban rhythms. The Vinyl Room currently has 6 Cal Tjader records.

What makes Cal Tjader special?

With Tjader the vibraphone takes centre stage in Latin jazz – with congas, timbales and plenty of swing. “Los Ritmos Calientes”, “Más Ritmo Caliente” and “Latin For Lovers” show this blend, “West Side Story” his take on the music from the musical.

Plus “Stan Getz With Cal Tjader”, a meeting with the saxophonist in cool-jazz style, and “Monterey Concerts” with live recordings from the Sunset Auditorium in Carmel.

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Records by Cal Tjader

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FAQ

Which instrument did Cal Tjader play? Vibraphone.

What is Latin jazz? Jazz with Latin American rhythms such as mambo, cha-cha and son – Tjader was one of its great exponents.

Did Cal Tjader record with Stan Getz? Yes, on “Stan Getz With Cal Tjader”.

Which records do you have? Including editions from the fifties to the seventies – 6 records in all.