24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC | 41 min | Genre: Latin jazz | Label: RevOla | 1958/2019 | 402 MBCal Tjader’s era-defining mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and mainstream jazz solos undergoes a bit of a horizontal expansion in these 1956 sessions.

The tracks are often longer than on previous albums, finally taking advantage of the logistics of the LP, and as a result, both the Latin and jazz elements benefit.

Tenor saxophonist Brew Moore gets extended chances to blow in an easy-grooving Getz-like manner on several tracks, and on “I Love Paris,” Luis Miranda (congas) and Bayardo Velarde (timbales) engage in some spirited percussion battles over the vamping of the brothers Duran (Manuel on piano and Carlos on bass).

Everything cooks in a bright yet disciplined manner, and Tjader’s elliptical, swinging vibes preside genially over the ensemble.

Tracklist:4:17 | 01. Cal Tjader – Invitation (Remastered)3:46 | 02. Cal Tjader – Lover Come Back To Me (Remastered)3:03 | 03. Cal Tjader – September Song (Remastered)3:31 | 04. Cal Tjader – Will You Still Be Mine (Remastered)5:55 | 05. Cal Tjader – I Love Paris (Remastered)3:17 | 06. Cal Tjader – Tropicville (Remastered)2:59 | 07. Cal Tjader – Moonlight In Vermont (Remastered)3:40 | 08. Cal Tjader – Bye Bye Blues (Remastered)3:20 | 09. Cal Tjader – Manuel’s Mambo (Remastered)4:13 | 10. Cal Tjader – All The Things You Are (Remastered)3:05 | 11. Cal Tjader – Blues From Havana (Remastered)