tranemonk Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 https://www.jazzmessengers.com/en/97961/cal-tjader/catch-the-groove This one I can get behind... Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 Maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 For the right price, I'd jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) You all know I will get me a copy. These are some of the best live bands Tjader had. Tjader was travelling all over the USA all the time, but live recordings are surprisingly rare, official or private. Edited October 2, 2023 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 VERY interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Dryden Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 I couldn't announce it before today, there was an embargo. I have the 2 CD set in hand and should listen to it in the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 I'm in! Some late-1960s Ahmad Jamal on the way as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Got my copy tonight and spinning it right now. Worth every penny! Only on side 2 right now but I am eating this all up! This might end up being my favorite Cal Tjader live album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 How is the sound quality on this? Does it vary much between dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 My copy was just shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 12 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said: How is the sound quality on this? Does it vary much between dates? So far, phenomenal! 10 hours ago, mikeweil said: My copy was just shipped. I can't wait to hear your opinion of this album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) On 12/1/2023 at 3:24 AM, Big Al said: So far, phenomenal! I can't wait to hear your opinion of this album! It's here! Had only time to listen to the first set so far. Sound quaility is very good, no wonder for a recording made for a local radio station by an obviously competent engineer. There is a moment when the vibes are bit low in the mix, but it's a okay. Bill Fitch is only heard on tracks 4 & 5, and the latter is faded out - these were broadcasts limited to about 25 minutes, intended for half-hour time slots. The booklet is very good with all the statements from former sidemen, other vibists and even Tjader's children! Even Gary Burton lists Tjader among the four vibistst, that, in his opinion, inluenced jazz vibes the most before he and Hutcherson entered the scene. My only complaint is that they did neither consult nor mention Tjader's biographer, S. Duncan Reid, who would have had more detailed info to tell about this part of Tjader's career. And I detected a minor mistake: The conga player in the photo in the middle of the opened digipak covered by disc one is not Armando Peraza, but Bill Fitch! I will e-mail them about this. Edited December 2, 2023 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 4 hours ago, mikeweil said: It's here! Had only time to listen to the first set so far. Sound quaility is very good, no wonder for a recording made for a local radio station by an obviously competent engineer. There is a moment when the vibes are bit low in the mix, but it's a okay. Bill Fitch is only heard on tracks 4 & 5, and the latter is faded out - these were broadcasts limited to about 25 minutes, intened for half-hour time slots. The booklet is very good with all the statements from former sidemen, other vibists and even Tjader's children! Even Gary Burton lists Tjader among the four vibistst, that, in his opinion, inluenced jazz vibes the most before he and Hutcherson entered the scene. My only complaint is that they did neither consult nor mention Tjader's biographer, S. Duncan Reid, who would have had more detailed info to tell about this part of Tjader's career. And I detected a minor mistake: The conga player in the photo in the middle of the opened digpak covered by disc one is not Armando Peraza, but Bill Fitch! I will e-mail them about this. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 4 hours ago, mikeweil said: It's here! Had only time to listen to the first set so far. Sound quaility is very good, no wonder for a recording made for a local radio station by an obviously competent engineer. There is a moment when the vibes are bit low in the mix, but it's a okay. Bill Fitch is only heard on tracks 4 & 5, and the latter is faded out - these were broadcasts limited to about 25 minutes, intened for half-hour time slots. The booklet is very good with all the statements from former sidemen, other vibists and even Tjader's children! Even Gary Burton lists Tjader among the four vibistst, that, in his opinion, inluenced jazz vibes the most before he and Hutcherson entered the scene. My only complaint is that they did neither consult nor mention Tjader's biographer, S. Duncan Reid, who would have had more detailed info to tell about this part of Tjader's career. And I detected a minor mistake: The conga player in the photo in the middle of the opened digpak covered by disc one is not Armando Peraza, but Bill Fitch! I will e-mail them about this. I noticed that mistake on the photo as well. And I have to say I was disappointed with Burton's write-up. Seemed very self-serving with barely a mention of Tjader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Big Al said: I noticed that mistake on the photo as well. And I have to say I was disappointed with Burton's write-up. Seemed very self-serving with barely a mention of Tjader. My thoughts as well about Burton's text. Reminds me of his approach on his tribute disc. Let me say that this puts Tjader's "Jazz" side into focus, less the Latin Jazz side. That's the way he saw himself, and the way he structured his performances, a set or two of jazz, with the conga player entering the stage for the second or third set. Have listened to all of disc one now, and Tjader's solos were excellent! Judging by these recordings he was up to par with Bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Marc Myers take: Cal Tjader: Live at the Penthouse, 1963-1967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Happily, my copy arrived yesterday, along with the Ahmad Jamal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 4 hours ago, mikeweil said: My thoughts as well about Burton's text. Reminds me of his approach on his tribute disc. Let me say that this puts Tjader's "Jazz" side into focus, less the Latin Jazz side. That's the way he saw himself, and the way he structured his performances, a set or two of jazz, with the conga player entering the stage for the second or third set. Have listened to all of disc one now, and Tjader's solos were excellent! Judging by these recordings he was up to par with Bags. Completely agree! I've only made it through side 4 so far and I love how each set/side is a nice mix of Latin and jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Just got through listening to the digital release... Very good. I hope there's another set or two in the future. I will say I enjoyed the Les McCann set much more than I expected. Sound quality on both was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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