Breeze from the East is a 1963 album by vibraphonist Cal Tjader, arranged by Stan Applebaum. The album features jazzy lounge music with a quasi-Asian sound. “Cal Tjader’s Breeze from the East combined the vibist’s [More]
“Vibraphonist Cal Tjader is heard leading five different groups throughout this set, but the identities of the flutists, bassists, and pianists are less important than knowing that Tjader, Willie Bobo (on drums and timbales), and [More]
“A slightly expanded version of flutist Herbie Mann’s 1961-62 group performs African-, Cuban- and Brazilian-influenced jazz on this appealing LP. With guitarist Billy Bean, vibraphonist Hagood Hardy, Dave Pike on marimba and four percussionists in [More]
Demasiado Caliente is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Cal Tjader recorded in 196o and released on Fantasy Records. Track listing: A1 Manila – 4:45 (Mongo Santamaría) A2 Key Largo – 3:33 (Benny Carter, Karl [More]
Soul Samba (aka Bossa Nova Soul Samba) is an album by American saxophonist Ike Quebec recorded in 1962 and released on the Blue Note label. It was Quebec’s final recording before his death in January [More]
Track listing: CD1: 1. Astrud Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim – Agua De Beber 00:00 2. Stan Getz & Joao Gilerto & Astrud Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim – The Girl From Ipanema 02:18 3. [More]
Stitt Goes Latin is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1963 and originally released on the Roost label. Track listing: All compositions by Sonny Stitt except as indicated “Are You Listening” – 3:30 [More]
