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Cal Tjader (July 16, 1925–May 5, 1982) was an American Latin jazz musician. Unlike other American jazz musicians who experimented with the music from Cuba, the Caribbean, and Latin America, he never abandoned it, performing it until his death.

Tjader (pronounced “chay-der”) primarily played the vibraphone. He was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timpani, and the piano. He worked with numerous musicians from several cultures. He is often linked to the development of Latin rock and acid jazz. Although fusing jazz with Latin music is often categorized as “Latin jazz” (or, earlier, “Afro-Cuban jazz”), Tjader’s output swung freely between both styles.
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  • jazzthieve

    Spotify playlist Jazz: Bebop, Cool, Swing, Vocal, Fusion, Modal, Stride, Dixieland, Third Stream, Big Band, Hard Bop

    11 May 2:21pm Reply

  • javiikiller

    I love the pic!

    31 Jan 2012 Reply

  • JJJBlue

    i'm finally one of the fortunate souls to have heard this man's beautiful sounds. i can't get enough of him!!! perfect music to think of your latin lover on a cool, breezy day <3

    26 Dec 2011 Reply

  • depeszowa

    mmmm nice, easy day.

    30 Oct 2011 Reply

  • miriambasco

    Sexy stuff

    26 Aug 2011 Reply

  • javiikiller

    Guachi Guaro :D

    8 May 2011 Reply

  • javiikiller

    Cal Tjader is so exquisite. He had a very fine touch for the vibes. Swedish by the name, Latin by the heart.

    1 Mar 2011 Reply

  • AcrylicVisions

    Good lord,I love this man.

    26 Feb 2011 Reply

  • luckystoned

    cooool ^^

    17 Feb 2011 Reply

  • Zenbooter

    yeah,, Cal and his music had it's effect,50yrs. and I can't get enough,,allways reachin...

    10 Oct 2010 Reply

  • ro8bog

    нравится

    15 Jun 2010 Reply

  • Swerveaction

    Magic when you discover Tjader magic.

    22 May 2010 Reply

  • Gennady999

    Впервые услышал его композицию "Los bandidos (Michael Reinboth)" на сборнике "Future Sounds of Jazz - Vol. 10" (Compost). Через пару лет случайно попался его альбом "Along Comes Cal" (1967 г.) с этим произведением. Годы его не старят. Спасибо Compost ' у за привитие отличного чувство вкуса и стиля. (2010 год)

    7 May 2010 Reply

  • matthewgregory

    500,000. :)

    6 Feb 2010 Reply

  • bruisemine

    oh fo sho

    5 Feb 2010 Reply

  • GigiNYC

    Who'd have guessed that a Swedish dude like Cal could dig Latin music so much? Then again, I think that's part of the Tjader charm...his vibraphone adds that perfect touch of icy cool to contrast with the heat, like a nicely chilled cocktail on a hot summer night.

    3 Jan 2010 Reply

  • OskiRocks

    Greatest Latin vibist, and not even Latin!! Loved this man forever, and was lucky enough to see him once on stage with Willie Colon and Willie Bobo....

    4 Dec 2009 Reply

  • Psykillogy

    Souled Out, is a fantastic song

    24 Nov 2009 Reply

  • newyorkpj

    I thank GOD for Cal Tjader the "Man And His Musical Collaborations" that enhanced my life. He the Legend is in the Universe thank GOD Amen.

    19 Nov 2009 Reply

  • majself

    "What are You Doing The Rest of Your Life? " remains my favorite,just amazing...

    2 Jul 2009 Reply
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