04/26/07
To all Cal Tjader fans:
(Sorry. No music for now due to technical difficulties.).
Cal Tjader (1925-1982) was one of the greatest vibeists,
percussionists and all-around Latin Jazz musicians of all time. This profile is dedicated to his legacy,
which, oddly, has grown over recent years thanks to the Nu-Jazz/Acid Jazz
movements. Someday, I’ll sit down and
write a fitting thesis on the man. In
the meantime, please check out these links to learn more about Cal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_Tjader
(About the most detailed bio on Cal you can find)
http://www.allmusic.com/
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Full discography and music samples from almost all his
albums. A great web site for any music
fan, but you must register with them first (for free) and search "Cal Tjader".)
http://www.caltjader.com/
(Cal Tjader forum)
Also, if you would like to leave a comment (and have the
time), please tell how you first heard Cal Tjader’s music, what it means to you
or how it inspires, your favorite tune/album, etc. (My current favorite: "Amazonas", 1975.) Please, NO ADDS HERE!
Thanks for stopping by.
LN
