CAL TJADER - Cuban Fantasy (2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Cuban Fantasy consists of previously unissued selections from two 1977 concerts by Cal Tjader at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, though this is anything but an example of clearing out tape vaults simply to issue new product. Joined by pianist Clare Fischer, conga player Poncho Sanchez, guitarist Bob Redfield, bassist Rob Fisher, and drummer Pete Riso, Tjader energizes the crowd with his interpretation of Ray Bryant's infectious "Cuban Fantasy," switching over from vibes to timbales to build it to an exciting climax. Fisher contributed the subtle "Guarabe," while the engaging arrangement of Mongo Santamaria's "Tu Crees Que?" would have had the audience on their feet dancing had this been recorded outdoors. This is one of Cal Tjader's best groups, and it is a shame that this music remained hidden for a quarter century. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Cuban Fantasy 6:40
Ray Bryant
2     Guarabe 11:10
Clare Fischer
3     Tamanco No Samba (Samba Blim) 12:13
Orlann Divo / Elton Medeiros
4     Tu Crees Que? 5:54
Mongo Santamaria
5     Silenciosa 7:27
Mario Ruíz Armengol
6     Descarga Cachao 10:25
Cachao
7     Manuel Deeghit 13:16
Cal Tjader
8     Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro) 7:31
Dizzy Gillespie / Chano Pozo
Credits :
Bass – Rob Fisher
Congas, Percussion – Poncho Sanchez
Drums – Pete Riso
Electric Guitar – Bob Redfield
Electric Piano – Clare Fischer
Vibraphone, Timbales, Percussion – Cal Tjader
Nota
Recorded by Jim Stern in performance at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco: June 17 (#1, 4, 5) and 18 (#2, 3, 6-8), 1977., during the same sessions as the tracks heard on Here (Galaxy 5121, reissued on Fantasy 24743). The music on this CD is previously unissued.