Cal Tjader - The Prophet (Verve Vault Series / Remastered Vinyl) (1968/2026) [24bit/192kHz]

The Prophet, recorded in September 1967 and released on Verve in 1968, documents vibraphonist Cal Tjader in one of the final projects of his Verve period. The title will soon join the Verve Vault series, when it gets reissued on vinyl. Produced by Esmond Edwards and arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky, the album places Tjader within a richly orchestrated studio setting shaped by late-1960s jazz and Latin-inflected textures.

Noted for the cool, iridescent sound of his vibes shimmering across sizzling Latin grooves, Tjader was a key figure on the mambo scene, recording a clutch of popular and highly influential albums for the Fantasy label in the 50s that established him as a leading Latin jazz architect. In the 60s and 70s, Tjader took his listeners down some intriguing musical avenues as he broadened his horizons; there were recordings with string ensembles and big bands as well as themed albums dedicated to Broadway show tunes and the Great American Songbook.

Tracklist:
01. Souled Out (Tjader) - 4:19
02. Warm Song (Donato) - 3:43
03. The Prophet (Tjader) - 4:35
04. Aquarius (Donato) - 3:38
05. Cal's Bluedo (Tjader) - 5:35
06. A Time for Love (Mandel-Webster) - 3:00
07. Temo Teimoso (Donato) - 2:56
08. The Loner (Tjader) - 3:52



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