Cal Tjader

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Born
16 July 1925
Born In
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died
5 May 1982 (aged 56)
Cal Tjader (July 16, 1925–May 5, 1982) was an American musician. Unlike other American 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 and . Although fusing with music is often categorized as "… read more
Cal Tjader (July 16, 1925–May 5, 1982) was an American musician. Unlike other American 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") primaril… read more
Cal Tjader (July 16, 1925–May 5, 1982) was an American musician. Unlike other American 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, … read more

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1 Play track Invitation - Instrumental Invitation - Instrumental
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2 Play track Black Orchid Black Orchid
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3 Play track The Prophet Aquarius
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4 Play track Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof Samba de Orfeu
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5 Play track Talkin' Verve: Roots Of Acid Jazz Soul Sauce
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6 Play track Amazonas Corine
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7 Play track Cal Tjader Plays the Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil Qué Tristeza
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8 Play track The Best Hits: Cal Tjader I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
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9 Play track The Jazz Collection Vol. 2 Se e Tarde, Me Perdoa
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