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Cal Tjader

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American vibraphonist (1925-1982)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1925 to 1982 · aged 56
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Callen Radcliffe Tjader Jr. was an American Latin Jazz musician, often described as the most successful non-Latino Latin musician. He explored other jazz idioms, especially small group modern jazz, even as he continued to perform the music of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

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A section of "Sabor" by João Donato, as arranged by Mark Levine and performed by Cal Tjader.A section of "Sabor" by João Donato, as arranged by Mark Levine and performed by Cal Tjader.

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1982 · aged 56
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15 languages

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