Already an incredible musical amalgam – Swedish-American, sideman to both Dave Brubeck and George Shearing, Latin-jazz pioneer – Cal Tjader’s Soul Burst on the scene with unprecedented excitement in 1966.
More jazz-oriented than his Soul Sauce, utilizing repertoire from Clare Fischer, Dizzy Gillespie, and Kurt Weill (and Oliver Nelson arrangements), this record features three jazz flutists, a young Chick Corea, and terrific Latin percussionist, including Patato Valdes.
Cal Tjader (vb) with Jerry Dodgion, Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson (fl), Chick Corea (p, arr), Attila Zoller (g), Richard Davis, Bobby Rodriguez (b), Carlos “Patato” Valdez (conga, voc), José Mangual (timb), Victor Pantoja (perc), Grady Tate (d), Oliver Nelson (arr)
Recorded February 1966.
Tracklisting:
1. Cuchy Frito Man
2. Descarga Cubana
3. Soul Burst (Guajera)
4. The Bilbao Song
5. Manteca
6. It Didn't End (Nao Se Acabou)
7. My Ship
8. Morning
9. Oran
10. Curacao
Digitally remastered
Released 1998.
Latin Jazz