Cubano chant cal tjader biography

Callen Radcliffe Tjader, Jr. Cal Tjader was a Latin jazz musician, though he also explored various other jazz idioms. Unlike other American jazz musicians who experimented with the music from Cuba, the Caribbean, and Latin America, he never abandoned it, performing it until his death. Tjader primarily played the vibraphone. He was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timpani, and the piano.

He worked with numerous musicians from several cultures. He is often linked to the development of Latin rock and acid jazz.

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Although fusing jazz with Latin music is often categorized as "Latin jazz", Tjader's output swung freely between both styles. He won a Grammy in for his album La Onda Va Bien, capping off a career that spanned over forty years. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe. If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.

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