Cal Tjader - Los Ritmos Calientes (1954) [Jazz][mp3 320][h33t][schon55]

Cal Tjader - Los Ritmos Calientes

Audio CD (November 1, 1993)

Original Release Date: October 6, 1954

Label: Fantasy

Total Size: 167,71MB

Quality: 320 kbps



This is truly one of the classics of Latin Jazz. The record is strongest on its latin percussion as the title suggests and is no joke since it features some of the greatest names in the discipline: Armando Peraza, Mongo Santamaria, Willy Bobo. Also get to hear Tjader on timbales (in 'Goza' and 'Alegres Timbales') and bassist Al McKibbon (a disciple of the legendary Chano Pozo) joining Armando Peraza on congas ('Alegres Congas'). "Cubano Chant" should be an instant winner with every listener with the beautiful melody moving from flute to vibes over several rhythmic layouts. But true to the Tjader style it goes beyond percussion and adding to Cal's great work on vibes there are nice contributions by the likes of Chombo Silva, Vince Guaraldi and Bobby Rodriguez. As with many of the newer reissues in CD the music was originally issued in two separate LP's. It offers a great testimony to the artistry of these men who had to typically pack a great solo on a 3-minute track! If you like Latin jazz you will love this record. If you like afro Cuban drumming you must have it. ~ Ramon Melendez



Tjader's album is smoking hot. I read the other reviews here before purchasing and can't say I disagree. This is easily one of my favorite Latin albums.



The vibes are awesome and the percussion is so fast and stylish it will blow your mind. ~ Liam Friedland



Personnel:

Cal Tjader (vibraphones, timbales);

Gerald Sanfino (alto saxophone, flute);

Jose "Chombo" Silva (tenor saxophone);

Jerome Richardson (flute);

Eddie Cano, Vince Guaraldi, Manuel Duran (piano);

Richard Wyands (piano, percussion);

Bobby Rodriguez, Eugene Wright (bass);

Al McKibbon (bass, congas);

Al Torres (drums);

Armando Peraza (conga, bongos);

Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria (congas);

Bayardo Velarde (bongos, percussion);

Armando "Cuco" Sanchez, Willie Bobo, Luis Kant (percussion).



Cal Tjader - Los Ritmos Calientes Tracks:

01 Cubano Chant

02 Goza

03 Panchero Mambero

04 Alegres Timbales

05 Mambo Moderno

06 Afro Corolombo

07 Ritmo Caliente

08 Lamento De Hodi

09 Mambo Inn

10 Buhuto (Nanigo 68)

11 Alegres Congas

12 Mueve La Cintura

13 Bernie's Tune

14 Perdido

15 Armando's Hideaway

16 Cuco On Timbales

17 Tumbao

18 Ritmo Rumba

19 Big Noise from Winnetka

20 Poinciana Cha Cha

21 Mongorama

22 Ritmo Africano

23 Perfidia Cha Cha