Cal Tjader

 

Artist:  Cal Tjader

Birth Name:  Callen Radcliffe,Tjader Jr.

Born:  July 16,1925.  St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died:  May 5, 1982 (Aged 56).  Manila, Philippines

Genre:  Jazz, Latin Jazz, Bebop, Afro Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cool, Global Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone, Mamba Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Mood Music, Easy Listening

Occupations:  Vibraphonist, Composer, Bandleader

Instruments:  Vibraphone, Drum Kit, Piano, Timbales, Bongos, Congas

Cal Tjader was an American Latin Jazz Musician, Vibraphonist, Composer and Bandleader, often described as the most successful non-Latino Latin Musician, he continued to perform the music of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.  Although his main instrument was the Vibraphone, he was also accomplished on the Drums, Bongos, Congas, Timbales, and Piano.  He worked with man musicians from several cultures.  He is often linked to the development of Latin Rock, and Acid Jazz.  His Grammy Award in 1980 for his album La Onda Va Bien.

Title:  Demasiado Caliente (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Latin Jazz, Bebop, Afro Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cool, Global Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone, Mamba Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Mood Music, Easy Listening

Label:  Descraga Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Manila (4:45)

 2.  Key Largo (3:33)

 3.  Tumbao (6:50)

 4.  Bludan (3:02)

Side B:

 1.  Chispita (3:23)

 2.  September Song (3:35)

 3.  Cal's Pal (3:34)

 4.  Para-Ti (3:20)

 5.  Mamblues (5:00)

Personnel:

Cal Tjader:  Vibraphone

Lonnie Hewitt:  Piano on Tracks:  A1, 3, B2, 4, 5

Eddie Cano:  Piano on Tracks:  A2, 4, B1, 3

Al McKibbon:  Bass on Tracks:  A2, 4, B1, 3

Victor Villegas:  Bass on Tracks:  A1, 3, B2, 4, 5

Jose Lozano:  Flute on Tracks:  A1, 3, B2, 4, 5

Modesto Breseno:  Flute, Alto Saxophone on Tracks:  A1, 3, B1, 3

Mongo Santamaria:  Congason Tracks:  A1-4, B1-5

Willie Bobo:    Drums, Percussion on Tracks:  A1-4, B1-5

Demasiado Caliente is an album by Cal Tjader, originally released in 1960 by Fantasy Records, remastered and reissued on January 23, 2026 by Descarga Records.  Limited Edition of 500 Copies, pressed on 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl.