Cool Fire
Cal Tjader
Cal Tjader crafted one the sleekest and most distinctive sounds in Latin jazz. His cool, shimmering, jazz vibes, gliding fluidly atop fiery, hot Afro-Cuban rhythms, made for a sonic signature that virtually defined the West Coast Latin jazz sound. Two of the influential vibraphonist/bandleader's best live recordings A Fuego Vivo and Good Vibes are proudly presented, in their entirety, in this specially-priced 2-CD collection. Amongst many exciting highlights is an inspired, live version of Cal's signature tune Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce)and Poncho Con Dos Amigos, an animated display of percussion pyrotechnics featuring the now-renowned conguero, Poncho Sanchez. “…one of the idiom's most important pacesetters.” — Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
TRACKLISTING
DISC ONE
- 1. Serenata
- 2. Poncho Con Dos Amigos
- 3. Mindanao
- 4. Tesoro
- 5. Santo Domingo
- 6. Naima
- 7. The Continental
DISC TWO
- 1. Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce)
- 2. Doxy
- 3. Shoshana
- 4. Speak Low
- 5. Broadway
- 6. Cuban Fantasy
- 7. Good Vibes
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