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Jazz Musician of the Day: Cal Tjader

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Cal Tjader

Cal Tjader vibes (1925 - 1982) Cal Tjader crafted one the sleekest and most distinctive sounds in Latin jazz. His cool, shimmering, jazz vibes, gliding fluidly atop fiery, hot Afro-Cuban rhythms... more


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