Cal Tjader: The Life and Recordings of the Man Who Revolutionized Latin Jazz
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00ELSODY6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 155 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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An exhaustive discography chronicles all his sessions.. This book is a major corrective. The extensive research going into this book features many interviews with family, friends and colleagues both in the Bay Area and elsewhere; all the liner notes throughout Tjader's prolific recorded output; and interviews with the man himself, as well as relevant articles and books. The greater part covers the Grammy winner's 40-year professional life, and his explorations of both Latin and jazz music. His personal life is remembered by those who knew Cal best. The contributions of this late pioneering jazz vibraphonist, composer, arranger and bandleader Cal Tjader have largely been undervalued
Duncan Reid was a music critic for the Thirteenth Moon (1994-1996) and has written for Wax Poetics. . S. He lives in San Francisco
Peña, ARSC Journal."If you have ever wondered about what goes into the life of a working jazz musician, then S. . "This first-ever Tjader biography is a highly-detailed, exhaustively-researched book that paints a vivid portrait of the vibraphonist as a man and musician."-Charles Waring, Mojo: The Music Magazine."Reid's monograph supplies a great deal of detailed, fascinating information about Tjader and represents a welcome addition to jazz literature. Duncan Reid's biography of vibraphonist, drummer and bandleader Cal Tjader is for you." -Steven Cerra on his blog Jazz Profiles. a pioneering biography." -Carlos E
Getting in-touch with my musical mentor. Richard Ayers I have been wanting to purchase this book, since I first became aware of it's existence. I (myself) am a Vibraphonist & musician, myself. And, Cal Tjader (the subject of the book) has been my musical mentor, since I was (about) 12 or 13 yrs. old. I was fortunate enough to have met Mr.Tjader, on at least 5 of his engagements, in New York city, and the surrounding area where I grew-up!Since, I have been reading the book (on KINDLE), I have been thoroughly happy and enligh. Michael Schwartz said If you're a Tjader fanthis is the definative book!. One of the most innovative musicians in American jazz. After being exposed to Latin music, Cal had the vision of mixing Latin music with Jazz. Duncan Reid's book gives the club dates, musicians, recording dates, and all that made Cal's vision, a reality. His greatest quality, as quoted by many of the musicians that played for him was, he was never afraid to feature a "sideman", or another musician in his band. He was always ready to have the listeners acknowledge these . Just a few more pages Phyllis Mortensen That's what I kept saying when reading the biography about Cal Tjader. I heard his name many times in my earlier years, but was not familiar with Latin jazz. Music is a big part of my life, so I was interested in reading about the life and music of this jazz musician. I kept being drawn to the book and learned more about his musical career, the vibes he played, and the stories about his family life. Reading the interviews with his children was a nice addition and gave r