Conclave Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Mikeweil: Here is a web site that has the best discography of Cal that I've seen. www.allmusic.com. It has 79 records listed. There're also some pictures, a mini bio etc. I'll list the ones I don't have and ones I have that aren't listed. ( That will save me a lot of typing. ) I don't have; 1 thru 4, 20 thru 23,32,33,35,65,77,78,79.The rest I have. I have the following that are not listed; Latin for Dancers- Fantasy F8014 Blue Last Bolero in Berkeley- Fantasy F9409 With Strings- Fantasy F9482 Time for 2 -Verve V8472 Huracan -Crystal Clear 12" 45 RPM White I also had a Fantasy Blue Latin album, that I lost at a party, that I've never seen listed anywhere. It had two songs,one each side, about 20 minutes long. I can't remember the title, but the players were Cal,Vince, Willie, Mongo and Al or Victor. I've been listening to Cal for over 45 years,so I think I can go out on a limb and list what I think are his absolute best six albums in descending order. These are albums that I believe personify his legend:( This is not easy) Ritmo Caliente - Fantasy 3-216 Cal Tjader Quintet Latin -Fantasy 3232 Jazz at the Blackhawk- Fantasy 8096 In a Latin Bag - Verve V6 8419 Soul Sauce -Verve V8614 A Fuego Vivo - Concord CJP 176 Keep the faith, Conclave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Last Bolero in Berkeley- Fantasy F9409 With Strings- Fantasy F9482 Thanks a lot - I know AllMusic, but they are often lacking in details or are inaccurate. I have all of what they list, but I try to take it on to a more scientific level. Would you mind sharing details on those two LPs: Last Bolero in Berkeley- Fantasy F9409 With Strings- Fantasy F9482 Tracks, timings, personnel (incl. arrangers on the strings date)? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conclave Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 "With Strings" is actually also subtitled "Last night when we were young" It was recorded late 1974 and early 1975 and the strings were arranged by Frank Strazzeri. It has all lush ballads and no latin beats. Side1; I can't get started 6:08, Emily 5:06,Why did I choose you 5:25, What'll I do 2:46. Side2; Last night when we were young 2:39,A child is born 4:12, A house is not a home 3:17,For all we know 7:52. Personnel: Frank S. Piano, Eddie Duran Guitar, Harvey Newmark Bass, Dick Burk Drums, plus seven strings. Last Bolero in Berkeley-Recorded in 1973. It has a six minute version of Ravel's Bolero that's interesting. The album is neither Jazz or Latin but more eclectic pop with a little touch of all genres. Side1;Gary's Theme7:00, Don't let me be lonely tonight3:38,Charisma 4:03, Never can say goodbye 3:01. Side2;Bolero 6:03, Cloudburst 3:02,Curtain call 3:04,Where is the love 3:05, I want you back 3:44. Personnel are too numerous to mention, with about twentyfive different studio musicians in various mixes. I hope this useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Thanks a lot! Looks like I'll have to hunt for used LP copies - just scored a rare Verve LP on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjobbe Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Thanks a lot! Looks like I'll have to hunt for used LP copies - just scored a rare Verve LP on Ebay. You know Mike, I will not go for any Tjader on ebay before I know that you have everything Cheers, Tjobbe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baryshnikov Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Rob, lovely to here from you. My name is Paul Tjader, no relative of course, but i have been promoting your dads music for years here in the uk. I changed my name to yours because everybody used to call me tjader during the heady days of the london jazz scene. I hope you dont mind that a crazy Englishman has your surname, it was not intended to offend.I will play Tokyo Blues from several Shades Of Jade, a great big band tune with the tightness of a small combo. I recently gave two cds of your dads to a friend in Mauritius, they love it apparrently? So Cals music spans the globe, as well it should. keep in touch, welcome to the board, paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 (edited) Thanks a lot!  Looks like I'll have to hunt for used LP copies - just scored a rare Verve LP on Ebay. You know Mike, I will not go for any Tjader on ebay before I know that you have everything Cheers, Tjobbe ... what shall I say? You can bid on CDs - all I still need has not yet been on CD, so LPs is all I will try to get. Edited April 25, 2005 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Today's the day! Now listening to Soul Burst, with Chick Corea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibes Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Have played "Plugs In" and "Soul Burst" today, and will play more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Now listening to Jazz 'Round Midnight, a Verve compilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Cal Tjader is on the list this day and every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Now listening to Cuban Fantasy. This was a Fantasy release of about a year and a half ago, of previously unreleased live recordings of a two night engagement in San Francisco in June of '77. Good stuff! (available at yourmusic.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 ....Black Orchid and Soul Sauce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Now listening to The Best of the Concord Years, a 2-CD set which I believe has nearly half of his entire Concord output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Didn't have much time - a friend's 40th birthday brunch at the Mainz theatre bistro, on top of the theatre with a great view over town, and then off to three performances of a theatrical production at Wiesbaden - standing ovations after the last. But before we left in the morning, it was the repeat button pressed to listen to my current Cal Favourite, "Cal's Bluedo" from "The Prophet" - about ten times in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Now listening to Plugs In, a Skye album. (available from dccblowout.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Now listening to The Best of, a 1969 Verve LP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conclave Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Listened today to the albums In a Latin Bag; Davito and Green Dolphin Street and Bamboleate; Guajira Candela and We've Loved before. What can I say ? Just too much........He was years ahead of his time. His approach captured the essence of less being more by getting his message across without garnish and frills. Viya Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Listened today to the albums In a Latin Bag; Davito and Green Dolphin Street That's a very good album - perhaps the most beautiful of Cal's Cuban Jazz LPs. An excellent example for Cal's "no frills" approach you point out! He can a melody with taste without embellishments and it still sounds jazz. It's a shame Verve has not yet reissued this on CD, except for six of the ten tracks scattered over three different compilations! There's an LP copy on ebay right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyBoy Posted May 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Wow! How great that so many opened their hearts and stereos.....I myself turn on PRIMO w/ Charlie Palmieri en los blancos y los negros and Tito Puente on Tanga both doing arrangements...thanks everybody.............I miss you Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 We all miss him! Somehow I do not look forward to the day when my Tjader collection will be complete ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 D’oh!!! A day late!!! Making up for it by spinning, at random, Los Ritmos Calientes, Black Orchid, Latino, and Soul Bird (Whiffenpoof)! Thanks for the great music, Senor Tjader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 (edited) Did anyone mention this favorite of mine? Played over and over yesterday. Tracks are: MANILA KEY LARGO TUMBAO BLUDAN CHISPITA SEPTEMBER SONG CAL'S PALS PARA TI MAMBLUES Edited May 6, 2005 by Cali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Did anyone mention this favorite of mine? Played over and over yesterday. Tracks are: MANILA KEY LARGO TUMBAO BLUDAN CHISPITA SEPTEMBER SONG CAL'S PALS PARA TI MAMBLUES Yup! Them's on the Fantasy two-fer Latino, which I've been spinning today! Love those Cano big band charts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Wow! Wish that cover had been on the Fantasy two-fer! B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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