Cal Tjader's: Latin Kick
performed by Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Manuel Duran, Brew Moore, 1924-1973, Carlos Duran, Luis Miranda and Bayardo Velarde, 1929- (Fantasy, 1991), 41 mins, 11 page(s)
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 41 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz
- Label
- Fantasy
- Page Count
- 11
- Performer
- Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Manuel Duran, Brew Moore, 1924-1973, Carlos Duran, Luis Miranda, Bayardo Velarde, 1929-
- Date Recorded
- 1956
- Release Date
- 1991
- Review
- Cal Tjader's era-defining mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and mainstream jazz solos undergoes a bit of a horizontal expansion in these 1956 sessions. The tracks are often longer than on previous albums, finally taking advantage of the logistics of the LP, and as a result, both the Latin and jazz elements benefit. Tenor saxophonist Brew Moore gets extended chances to blow in an easy-grooving Getz-like manner on several tracks, and on "I Love Paris," Luis Miranda (congas) and Bayardo Velarde (timbales) engage in some spirited percussion battles over the vamping of the brothers Duran (Manuel on piano and Carlos on bass). Everything cooks in a bright yet disciplined manner, and Tjader's elliptical, swinging vibes preside genially over the ensemble. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Modern Jazz, Jazz Moderno
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Jazz Moderno