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Primo

Primo

  • Artist: Cal Tjader
  • Total time: 40:21
  • Label: Fantasy/OJC
  • Availability: In stock
  • Item #: 20302541
  • Your Price: $10.98
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Review

This CD brings back one of Cal Tjader's best late-period recordings and finds the vibraphonist adapting his 1950s Latin jazz concept to the 1970s without losing any vitality. Tjader is joined by four horns, the legendary keyboardist Charlie Palmieri, electric bassist Bobby Rodriguez, and six percussionists; Tito Puente (who plays timbales on Mario Bauza's "Tanga") and Palmieri provided the heated arrangements. A previously unreleased alternate take of "Bang Bang" is added to the CD reissue. Highly recommended to collectors of Latin jazz. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Track Listing

1. Mama Aguela 4:15
2. Bang Bang 4:07
3. Gringo City 5:42
4. Vibe Mambo 3:12
5. Mambo Show 5:17
6. Azucar Mama 4:18
7. Murga Panameña 3:03
8. Tanga 3:13
9. Watusi 1:49
10. Bang Bang [Alternate Take][#][*] 6:04

Details of This Recording

  • Label: Fantasy/OJC
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  • Styles:
    • Afro-Cuban Jazz
    • Post-Bop
    • Latin Jazz
    • Cool