CAL TJADER - Latin Kick (1956-1991) RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless

Cal Tjader's era-defining mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and mainstream jazz solos undergoes a bit of a horizontal expansion in these 1956 sessions. The tracks are often longer than on previous albums, finally taking advantage of the logistics of the LP, and as a result, both the Latin and jazz elements benefit. Tenor saxophonist Brew Moore gets extended chances to blow in an easy-grooving Getz-like manner on several tracks, and on "I Love Paris," Luis Miranda (congas) and Bayardo Velarde (timbales) engage in some spirited percussion battles over the vamping of the brothers Duran (Manuel on piano and Carlos on bass). Everything cooks in a bright yet disciplined manner, and Tjader's elliptical, swinging vibes preside genially over the ensemble. by Richard S. Ginell
Tracklist  :
1 Invitation 4:13
Written-By – Kaper
2 Lover Come Back To Me 3:41
Written-By – Hammerstein, Roberg
3 September Song 2:58
Written-By – Weil
4 Will You Still Be Mine 3:28
Written-By – Dennis, Adair
5 I Love Paris 5:52
Written-By – Porter
6 Tropicana 3:14
Written-By – Tjader
7 Moonlight In Vermont 2:58
Written-By – Blackburn, Sues
8 Bye Bye Blues 3:40
Written-By – Lown, Gray, Bennet, Hamm
9 Manuels Mambo 3:17
Written-By – Duran
10 All The Things You Are 4:10
Written-By – Kern, Hammerstein
11 Blues From Havana 3:13
Written-By – Tjader
Credits :
Bass – Carlos Duran
Congas – Luis Miranda
Piano – Manuel Duran
Tenor Saxophone – Brew Moore
Timbales – Bayardo Velarde
Vibraphone – Cal Tjader