Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

41 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz

Label

Fantasy

Page Count

11

Performer

Cal Tjader, 1925-1982, Manuel Duran, Brew Moore, 1924-1973, Carlos Duran, Luis Miranda, Bayardo Velarde, 1929-

Date Recorded

1956

Release Date

1991

Review

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. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Modern Jazz, Jazz Moderno

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Jazz Moderno