Cal Tjader
American vibraphonist (1925-1982) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 56
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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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1982 · aged 56
