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Born: July 16, 1925 in St. Louis, MO
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: May 05, 1982 in Manila, Philippines
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Cal Tjader was undoubtedly the most famous non-Latino leader of Latin jazz bands, an extraordinary distinction. From the 1950s until his death, he was practically the point man between the worlds of Latin jazz and mainstream bop; his light, rhythmic, ...More >>

Discography: 2006 Plays Burt Bacharach 2003 Cuban Fantasy 2003 Cool Fire 2002 Concerts in the Sun 1992 Primo More >>

Filmograpy:

1975	Monterey Jazz Festival 1975
1968	For Singles Only

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Influenced By: Francisco Aguabella George Shearing Milt Jackson More >> Followers: Don Swan Dafnis Prieto Bobby Sanabria Cedric Haywood More >>

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