Love Me Or Leave Me (EP), Cal Tjader, 1953, Savoy XP 8101 Tracks : Love Me Or Leave Me, Minority, Tangerine, I Want To Be Happy Musicians : Cal Tjader, Hank Jones, Al McKibbon, Kenny Clark

Cal Tjader Trio, Cal Tjader Trio, 1953, Fantasy 3-9 Tracks : Ivy, Give Me The Simple Life, These Foolish Things, Charley's Quote, Chopsticks-Mambo, Vibra-Tharpe, Three Little Words, Lullaby Of The Leaves Musicians : Cal Tjader, John Marabuto (tracks 1, 2 3 & 4), Vince Guaraldi (tracks 5, 6, 7 & 8), Jack Weeks

Plays Afro-Cuban, Cal Tjader, 1954, Fantasy 3-17 Tracks : Goza, Panchero Mambero, Alegres Congas, Mambo Moderno, Afro Corolombo, Ritmo Caliente, Mambo Inn, Alegres Timbales, Mueve La Cintura, Bernie's Tune Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jerome Richardson, Eddie Cano, Richard Wyands, Al McKibbon, Roy Haynes, Armando Peraza

Plays Afro-Cuban Vol 1, Cal Tjader, 1954?, Fantasy EP 4021 Tracks : Goza, Panchero Mambero, Alegres Congas, Mambo Moderno, Afro Corolombo Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jerome Richardson, Eddie Cano, Richard Wyands, Al McKibbon, Roy Haynes, Armando Peraza

Plays Afro-Cuban Vol 2, Cal Tjader, 1954?, Fantasy EP 4022 Tracks : Ritmo Caliente, Mambo Inn, Alegres Timbales, Mueve La Cintura, Bernie's Tune Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jerome Richardson, Eddie Cano, Richard Wyands, Al McKibbon, Roy Haynes, Armando Peraza

Tjader Plays Mambo, Cal Tjader Quintet, 1954, Fantasy 3-18 Tracks (1954) : Yesterdays, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, Guarachi Guaro, For Heaven's Sake, Fascinatin' Rhythm, I Concentrate On You, It Ain't Necessarily So, Mambo Macumba Tracks (1956) : Yesterdays, Out Of Nowhere, Fascinatin' Rhythm, Guarachi Guaro, The Lady Is A Tramp, It Ain't Necessarily So, Have You Met Miss Jones?, For Heaven's Sake, Mambo Macumba, East Of The Sun, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, I Concentrate On You Musicians : Cal Tjader, Manuel Duran, Carlos Duran, Edgar Rosales, Bayardo Velardi / on some tracks: Al Porcino, Charlie Walp, Dick Collins, John Howell, Luis Miranda Originally released on a 10" album in 1954. Reissued on 12" LP in 1956 with four additional tracks (Fantasy 3221). The 1956 tracks sequence is used on later reissues.

1956 front cover

1954 front cover

Vibist, Cal Tjader, 1954, Savoy MG 9036 Tracks : After You’ve Gone, A Sunday Kind Of Love, It’s You Or No One, Isn’t It Romantic, Love Me Or Leave Me, Minority, Tangerine, I Want To Be Happy Musicians : Cal Tjader, Hank Jones, Richard Wyands, Al McKibbon, Kenny Clarke, Roy Haynes

Mambo with Tjader, Cal Tjader's Modern Mambo Quintet, 1955, Fantasy 3-202 Tracks : Mamblues, Midnight Sun, Sonny Boy, Cherry, I'll Remember April, This Can't Be Love, Tenderly, Dearly Beloved, Chloe, Lucero, Bye Bye Blues, Autumn Leaves Musicians : Cal Tjader, Manuel Duran, Carlos Duran, Edgar Rosales, Bayardo Velarde Reissued in 1962 with a different fron cover and track sequence (Fantasy 3326). Reissued with a third fron cover design in 1973 (Fantasy 9424).

1962 fron cover

1955 front cover

Tjader Plays Tjazz, Cal Tjader Quintet, 1956, Fantasy 3-211 Tracks : Moten Swing, I've Never Been In Love Before, There Will Never Be Another You, How About You, Jeepers Creepers, A Minor Goof, My One And Only Love, Imagination, I'll Know, Brew's Blues Musicians : Cal Tjader, Bob Collins, Brew Moore, Sonny Clark, Eddie Duran, Al McKibbon, Eugene Wright, Bobby White Reissued in 1959 with a different front cover (Fantasy 3278).

1959 front cover

1956 front cover

Ritmo Caliente, Cal Tjader Quintet, 1956, Fantasy 3216 Tracks : Cubano Chant, Goza, Panchero Mambero, Alegres Timbales, Mambo Moderno, Afro Corolombo, Ritmo Caliente, Lamento De Hodi, Mambo Inn, Buhuto (Nanigo 6/8), Alegres Congas, Mueve La Cintura, Bernie's Tune Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jerome Richardson, Manuel Duran, Al McKibbon, Armando Peraza

Cal Tjader Quartet, Cal Tjader Quartet, 1956, Fantasy 3227 Tracks : Battle Hymn Of The Replublic, It Never Entered My Mind, A Light Groove, The Night We Called It A Day, Fancy Bea, A Fifth For Frank, For All We Know, Miss Wiggins, Our Love Is Here To Stay Musicians : Cal Tjader, Gerald Wiggins, Eugene J. Wright, Bill Douglass Reissued in 1960 with a different front cover (Fantasy 3307),

1960 front cover

1956 front cover

Cal Tjader Quintet, Cal Tjader Quintet, 1956, Fantasy 3232 Tracks : I Want To Be Happy, The Nearness Of You, A Minor Goof, Pete Kelly's Blues, Undecided, Philadelphia Mambo, Flamingo, Stomping At The Savoy, Laura, Lullaby In Birdland Musicians : Cal Tjader, Manuel Duran, Carlos Duran, Luis Miranda, Bayardo Velarde Reissued in 1962 with a slightly different front cover (Fantasy 8085)

1962 front cover

1956 front cover

Jazz at the Blackhawk, Cal Tjader Quartet, 1956, Fantasy 3241 See more details

Vibrations, Don Elliot / Cal Tjader, 1956, Savoy MG 12054 Tracks : Side A (Cal Tjader): Love Me Or Leave Me, Minority, Tangerine, I Want To Be Happy, After You've Gone, A Sunday Kind Of Love, It's You Or No One / Side B (Don Elliott): Take Me Out To The Ball Game, A Stranger In Town, Darn That Dream, Jeepers Creepers, Oh Look At Me Now, Where Or When, Mighty Like A Rose Musicians : Side A: Cal Tjader, Hank Jones, Richard Wyands, Al McKibbon, Kenny Clarke, Roy Haynes / Side B: Don Elliott, Kai Winding, Phil Urso, Danny Bank, Douglas Duke, Jimmy Lyon, Mort Herbert, Arnold Fishkin, Sid Bulkin A collection of tracks previously released on Savoy EPs and LPs.

Latin Kick, Cal Tjader, 1958, Fantasy 3250 Tracks : Invitation, Lover Come Back To Me, September Song, Will You Still Be Mine, I Love Paris, Tropicana, Moonlight In Vermont, Bye Bye Blues, Manuels Mambo, All The Things You Are, Blues From Havana Musicians : Cal Tjader, Brew Moore, Manuel Duran, Carlos Duran, Luis Miranda, Bayardo Velarde Reissued in 1972 (Fantasy 8425).

Cal Tjader, Cal Tjader, 1958, Fantasy 3253 Tracks : Porgy And Bess Medley, When Lights Are Low, Our Blues, That's All, And Baby Makes Three, Medley: Lover Man/Willow Weep For Me/Round About Midnight, Line For Lyons Musicians : Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Gene Wright, Al Torres Reissued in 1962 with a differetn front cover (Fantasy 3313).

1962 front cover

1958 front cover

Más Ritmo Caliente, Cal Tjader, 1958, Fantasy 3262 Tracks : Perdido, Armando's Hideaway, Cuco On Timbales, Tumbao, Ritmo Rumba, Big Noise From Winnetka, Poinciana Cha Cha, Monograma, Ritmo Africano, Perfidia Cha Cha Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jose Silva, Gerald Sanfino, Vince Guaraldi, Al McKibbon, Bobby Rodriguez, Eugene Wright, Al Torres, Armando Peraza, Ramon Santamaria, Luis Kant, Armando Sanchez, Bayardo Velarde, Willie Bobo Reissued in 1960 possibly with a different front cover (Fantasy 8003). Though not certain when the second cover design was introduced.

1960 front cover

1958 front cover

Cal Tjader and Stan Getz Sextet, Cal Tjader and Stan Getz Sextet, 1958, Fantasy 3266 Tracks : I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face, For All We Know, Ginza, Crow's Nest, Liz Anne, Big Bear, My Buddy Musicians : Cal Tjader, Stan Getz, Vince Guaraldi, Eddie Duran, Scotty LaFaro, Billy Higgins

San Francisco Moods, Cal Tjader, 1959, Fantasy 3271 Tracks : Running Out, Raccoon Straits, The Last Luff, Sigmund Stern Groove, Coit Tower, Triple T Blues, Union Square, Skyline Waltz, Viva Cepeda, Grant Ave. Suite Musicians : Cal Tjader, Manuel Duran, Eddie Duran, Jimmy Mosher, John Markham

Latin Concert, Cal Tjader, 1959, Fantasy 3275 Tracks : Viva Cepeda, Mood For Milt, The Continental, Lucero, ¿Tu Crees Que?, Mi Guaguanco, Cubano Chant, A Young Love, Theme Musicians : Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Al McKibbon, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo

Latin for Lovers, Cal Tjader And Strings, 1959, Fantasy 3279 Tracks : Should Care, Spring Is Here, Time Was, Star Eyes, Stella By Starlight, Alone Together, Ode, Skylark, Martha, Quizas, Quizas, Quizas

A Night at the Blackhawk, Cal Tjader Sextet, 1959, Fantasy 3283 See more details

Goes Latin, Cal Tjader, 1959, Fantasy 3289 Tracks : Mi China, Close Your Eyes, Mambo At The "M", Contigo, Bonita, The Lady Is A Tramp, Black Orchid, Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe, I've Waited So Long, Out Of Nowhere, Guajira At The Blackhawk Musicians include: Cal Tjader, Paul Horn, Lonnie Hewitt, Al McKibbon, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria

Concert By the Sea, Cal Tjader, 1959, Fantasy 3295 Tracks : Doxie, Afro Blue, Laura, Walkin' With Wally, We'll Be Together Again, 'Round About Midnight Musicians : Cal Tjader, Paul Horn, Lonnie Hewitt, Al McKibbon, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria

Concert on the Campus, Cal Tjader Quintet, 1960, Fantasy 3299 Tracks : S. S. Groove, Goodbye, Moment In Madrid, Rezo, Love For Sale, Then I'll Be Tired Of You, Theme For Duke, Cuban Fantasy Musicians : Cal Tjader, Lonnie Hewitt, Eddie Coleman, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria

Demasiado Caliente, Cal Tjader, 1960, Fantasy 3309 Tracks : Manila, Key Largo, Tumbao, Bludan, Chispita, September Song, Cal's Pal, Para-Ti, Mamblues Musicians : Cal Tjade, Tony Terran, Jose Lozano, Modesto Briseno, Eddie Cano, Lonnie Hewitt, Al McKibbon, Victor Villegas, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo

West Side Story, Cal Tjader, 1961, Fantasy 3310 Tracks : Prologue / Jet Song, Something's Coming, Maria Interlude, Maria, Tonight, America, Cool, One Hand, One Heart, I Feel Pretty / Somewhere Musicians : Cal Tjader, George Roberts, Paul Horn, James Decker, Richard Perissi, Vincent D'Rosa, Red Callender, Lonnie Hewitt, Red Mitchell, Victor Venegas, Milt Holland, Shelley Manne, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, plus strings Reissued in 1968 with a different front cover (Fantasy 8379).

1968 front cover

1961 front cover

In A Latin Bag, Cal Tjader, 1961, Verve V 8419 Tracks : Ben-Hur, Green Dolphin Street, Pauneto's Point, Speak Low, Triste, Misty, Mambo in Miami, Ecstasy, Half and Half Musicians : Cal Tjade, Paul Horn, Lonnie Hewitt, Al McKibbon, Johnny Rae, Wilfredo Vicente, Armando Peraza

Live and Direct, Cal Tjader Quintet, 1962, Fantasy 3315 Tracks : Autumn Leaves, Raccoon Straits, Mambo Terrifico, The Continental, You Stepped Out Of A Dream, Theme From Bad And Beautiful, My Romance Musicians : Cal Tjader, Rolando Lozano, Lonnie Hewitt, Victor Venegas, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo

Cal Tjader Plays, Mary Stallings Sings, Cal Tjader and Mary Stallings, 1962, Fantasy 3325 Tracks : Mighty Rumblin' Blues, It Ain't Necessarily So, God Bless The Child, Just Squeeze Me, I Didn't Know About You, I'm Beginning To See The Light, Goodbye, Why Don't You Do Right?, Honeysuckle Rose, I'm Just A Lucky So And So, Ain't Misbehavin', Mr. Blues Musicians : Cal Tjader, Mary Stallings, Paul Horn, Clare Fischer, Lonnie Hewitt, Freddie Schreiber, Victor Venegas, Johnny Rae

Plays Harold Arlen, Cal Tjader, 1962, Fantasy 3330 Tracks : Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, Ill Wind, When The Sun Comes Out, Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe, I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues, Come Rain Or Come Shine, Over The Rainbow, Out Of This World, Last Night When We Were Young, The Man That Got Away, Blues In The Night Musicians : Cal Tjader, Buddy Motsinger, Al McKibbon, Red Mitchell, John Rae, Willie Bobo

Saturday Night / Sunday Night At The Blackhawk, San Francisco, Cal Tjader Quartet, 1962, Verve V 8459 Tracks : Summertime, 222 Time, Noonie's Groove, This Can't Be Love, Stablemates, Weep, Fred's Ahead, Stompin' At The Savoy Musicians : Cal Tjade, Lonnie Hewitt, Freddy Schreiber, John Rae

Plays the Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil, Cal Tjader, 1962, Verve Tracks : Vai Querer, Qué Tristeza, Meditação (Meditation), Soñé, Se é Tarde, Me Perdoa, Não Diga Nada, Silenciosa, Elizete, Imagen, Tentaço do Incoveniente, Preciosa, Chôro e Batuque Musicians : Tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 & 12: Cal Tjader, Gene Cipriano, Bernard Fleischer, Paul Horn, John Lowe, Don Shelton, Clare Fischer, Laurindo Almeida, Freddie Schreiber, Johnny Rae, Milt Holland / Tracks 2, 4, 7, 9 & 11: Cal Tjader, Clare Fischer, Paul Horn, John Lowe, Don Shelton, Freddie Schreiber, Johnny Rae, Changuito, Ardeen DeCamp

Time For 2, Anita O'Day / Cal Tjader, 1962, Verve Tracks : Thanks for the Memory, It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream, Just in Time, Under a Blanket of Blue, That's Your Red Wagon, Peel Me a Grape, An Occasional Man, The Party's Over, I Believe in You, Mr. Sandman, Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year, I'm Not Supposed to Be Blue Blues Musicians : Anita O'Day, Cal Tjader, Bob Corwin, Lonnie Hewitt, Freddy Schreiber, Wilfredo "Changuito" Vicente, Johnny Rae

Concert By the Sea, Volume 2, Cal Tjader Quintet and Sextet, 1962, Fantasy 3341 Tracks : Love Me Or Leave Me, Tu Crees Que, S.S. Groove, Night In Tunesia, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, Lover Come Back To Me, Tumbao Musicians : Cal Tjader, Paul Horn, Lonnie Hewitt, Al McKibbon, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria

Several Shades of Jade, Cal Tjader, 1963, Verve Tracks : The Fakir, Cherry Blossom, Borneo, Tokyo Blues, Song of the Yellow River, Sahib, China Nights (Shina No Yoru), Almond Tree, Hot Sake Musicians : Cal Tjader, Lalo Schifrin and many others

Soña Libré, Cal Tjader, 1963, Verve Tracks : Hip Walk, Sally's Tomato, O Barquinho (The Little Boat), El Muchacho, Insight, My Reverie, Manhã de Carnaval, Azul, Invitation, Alonzo Musicians : Cal Tjader, Clare Fischer, Freddy Schreiber, Johnny Rae, Bill Fitch

Breeze From The East, Cal Tjader, 1964, Verve Tracks : Sake and Greens, Cha, Leyte, Shoji, China Nights, Fuji, Black Orchid, Theme from Burke's Law, Stardust, Poinciana, East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) Musicians : Cal Tjader, Stan Applebaum, George Duvivier, Jerry Dodgion, Dick Hyman, Lonnie Hewitt, Johnny Rae, Willie Bobo

Warm Wave, Cal Tjader, 1964, Verve Tracks : Where Or When, Violets for Your Furs, People, Poor Butterfly, This Time the Dream's on Me, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, I'm Old Fashioned, The Way You Look Tonight, Just Friends, Sunset Blvd., Passé Musicians : Cal Tjader, Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson, Patti Bown, Hank Jones, Bernie Leighton, Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Raney, George Duvivier, Ed Shaughnessy, Willie Rodriguez, plus strings and choir on some tracks

Soul Sauce, Cal Tjader, 1964, Verve Tracks : Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro), Afro Blue, Pantano, Somewhere in the Night, Maramoor Mambo, Tanya, Leyte, Spring Is Here, João Musicians : Cal Tjader, Lonnie Hewitt, Willie Bobo, Armando Peraza, Alberto Valdes / plus on track 2: Donald Byrd, Jimmy Heath, Kenny Burrell, Richard Davis, Grady Tate / plus on tracks 1 & 3 to 10: John Hilliard, Johnny Rae

Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof, Cal Tjader, 1965, Verve Tracks : The Whiffenpoof Song, Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo), How High the Moon, That's All, Soul Motion, Reza, The Prophet, Sonny Boy, Doxy, Samba de Orfeu, Shiny Stockings, Daddy Wong Legs Musicians : Tracks 1, 5, 6, 9 & 12: Cal Tjader, Armando Peraza, Paul Griffin, Richard Davis, Grady Tate / Tracks 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 & 11: Cal Tjader, Armando Peraza, Lonnie Hewitt, John Hilliard, Johnny Rae

Soul Burst, Cal Tjader, 1966, Verve Tracks : Cuchy Frito Man, Descarga Cubana, Soul Burst, The Bilbao Song, Manteca, It Didn't End, My Ship, Morning, Orán, Curaçao Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Seldon Powell, Attila Zoller, Chick Corea, Richard Davis, Bobby Rodriguez, Grady Tate, Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Jose Mangual, Victor Pantoja

El Sonido Nuevo, Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri, 1966, Verve Tracks : Los Jibaros, Gaujira En Azul, Ritmo Uni, Picadillo, Modesty, Unidos, On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever), El Sonido Nuevo Musicians : Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri, Barry Rogers, Jose Rodrigues, Julian Priester, Mark Weinstein, Bobby Rodriguez, Manuel Oquendo, Tommy Lopez, George Castro, Ismael Quintana

Bamboleate, Eddie Palmieri / Cal Tjader, 1967, Tico Tracks : Bamboleate, We've Loved Before, Resemblance, Mi Montuno, Samba Do Suenho, Guajira Candela, Pancho's Seis Por Ocho, Come An' Get It Musicians : Eddie Palmieri, Cal Tjader

Along Comes Cal, Cal Tjader, 1967, Verve Tracks : Quando Quando Que Sera, Round Midnight, Trick or Treat, Yellow Days, Our Day Will Come, Along Comes Mary, Los Bandidos, Similau, Green Pepper, Samba Do Suenho Musicians : Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9: Cal Tjader, Derek Smith, Chick Corea, Bobby Rodriguez, Grady Tate, Armando Peraza, Ray Barretto / Tracks 7 & 10: Cal Tjader, Al Zulaica, Stan Gilbert, Carl Burnett, Armando Peraza

Hip Vibrations, Cal Tjader, 1967, Verve Tracks : Blues March, Georgy Girl, Hip Vibrations, A Waltz for Diane, Windy, Sweet Honey Bee, Django, Moanin', Canto De Ossanha Musicians : Cal Tjader, Ernie Royal, Marvin Stamm, J. J. Johnson, Alan Raph, Jerome Richardson, Herbie Hancock (tracks 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9), John Bunch (tracks 4 & 6), Patti Bown (tracks 3 & 5), Richard Davis (tracks 3 & 5), Ron Carter (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9), Mel Lewis, Ray Barretto, Bobby Rosengarden

The Prophet, Cal Tjader, 1968, Verve Tracks : Souled Out, Warm Song, The Prophet, Aquarius, Cal's Bluedo, A Time For Love, Tema Teimoso, The Loner Musicians : Cal Tjader, Marvin Stamm, Hubert Laws, João Donato, Red Mitchell, Ed Thigpen

Solar Heat, Cal Tjader, 1968, Skye SK-1 Tracks : Ode To Billy Joe, Never My Love, Felicidade, Mambo Sangria, Here, Fried Bananas, Amazon, La Bamba, Eye Of The Devil, Solar Heat Musicians : Cal Tjader, João Donato, Mike Abene, Gary McFarland, Bobby Rodriguez, Chuck Rainey, Orestes Vilato, Ray Barretto

Cal Tjader Sounds Out Burt Bachrach, Cal Tjader, 1969, Skye SK-6 Tracks : Moneypenny, What The World Needs Now, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Don't Make Me Over, Message To Michael, My Little Red Book, I Say A Little Prayer For You, Walk On By, You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart) Musicians : Cal Tjader, Marvin Stamm, Garnett Brown, George Marge, Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Walter Kane, Lew Del Gatto, Ray Alonge, George Berg, Joseph Grinaldi, Harvey Newmark, Mike Melvoin, James Helms, Albert Wagner, Henri Aubert, Jim Keltner

Plugs In, Cal Tjader, 1969, Skye SK-10 Tracks : Alonzo, Lady Madonna, Nica's Dream, Spooky, St. Croix, Tra-la-la Song, Morning Mist, Get Out Of My Way Musicians : Cal Tjader, Al Zulaica, Jim McCabe, Armando Peraza, John Rae

Tjader, Cal Tjader, 1971, Fantasy 8406 Tracks : I Showed Them Wear Your Love Like Heaven, First There Is A Mountain, What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life, Fresh Air, You Keep Me Hangin' On, She's Leaving Home, Evil Ways, Mambero Musicians : Cal Tjader, Bill Atwood, Bill Powers, John Coppola, Gordon Massick, Robert Ferreira, Al Zulaica, Jim McCabe, Dick Berk, Michael Smithe, Coke Escovedo, John Rae, Pete Escovedo

Agua Dulce, Cal Tjader, 1972, Fantasy 8416 Tracks : Agua Dulce (Cool-Ade), Curacao, Somewhere In The Night, Gimme Shelter, Ran Kan Kan, Descarga, Invitation, Now, Morning Musicians : Cal Tjader, Frank Snow, Pat Houston, Luis Gasca, Bill Perkins, Gerry Gilmore, Mel Martin, Al Zulaica, Rita Dowling, Jim McCabe, Phil Escovedo, Ron McClure, Richard Berk, Lee Charlton, Michael Smithe, Pete Escovedo, Coke Escovedo

Live at the Funky Quarters, Cal Tjader, 1972, Fantasy 9409 Tracks : Leyte, Mother And Child, Cubano Chant, Soul Sauce III, Philly Mambo, Davito, Manteca, Theme Musicians : Cal Tjader, Al Zulaica, John Heard, Dick Berk, Michael Smithe

Primo, Cal Tjader, 1973, Fantasy 9422 Tracks : Mama Aguela, Bang Bang, Gringo City, Vibe Mambo, Mambo Show, Azucar Mama, La Murga, Tanga, El Watusi Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jose Merino, Louis M. Laurita, Jack Jeffers, Bobby Nelson, Charlie Palmieri, Bobby Rodriguez, William Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, Ismael Quintana, Victor Aviles, Victor Velasquez, Enrique Davila

Last Bolero In Berkeley, Cal Tjader, 1974, Fantasy 9446 Tracks : Gary's Theme, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight, Charisma (She's Got), Never Can Say Goodbye, Bolero, Cloudburst, Curtain Call, Where Is The Love, I Want You Back Musicians : Cal Tjader, Jon Faddis, Victor Paz, Billy Brooks, Melvin Moore, Don Cooke, Jerome Richardson, Herman Riley, Frank Wess, Seldon Powell, Mike Wolff, Ed Bogas, Merl Saunders, Randy Oda, Larry Carlton, Joe Beck, Chuck Rainey, John Heard, George Duvivier, Dick Berk, Paul Humphrey, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Smithe, King Errison, Bobbye Hall Porter, Mayuto Correa, Ralph MacDonald, Pearl Bonney

Tambu, Charlie Byrd and Cal Tjader, 1974, Fantasy 9453 Tracks : Tambu (Tombo In 7/4), Tereza My Love, Black Narcissus, Sad Eyes, My Cherie Amour, San Francisco River, Samba De Oneida, Don't Lend Your Guitar To Anyone Musicians : Cal Tjader, Charlie Byrd, John Heard, Joe Byrd, Dick Berk, Mike Stephans, Mayuto Correa

Puttin' It Together: Recorded Live at Concerts By the Sea, Cal Tjader, 1974, Fantasy 9463 Tracks : The Prophet, A Time For Love, Mambo Inn And Theme, Amazones, Manuel Deeghit Musicians : Cal Tjader, Mike Wolff, Bob Redfield, John Heard, Dick Berk, Michael Smithe

Last Night When We Were Young, Cal Tjader with Strings, 1975, Fantasy 9482 Tracks : I Can't Get Started With You, Emily, Why Did I Choose You, What'll I Do, Last Night When We Were Young, A Child Is Born, A House Is Not A Home, For All We Know Musicians : Cal Tjader, Frank Strazzeri, Eddie Duran, Harvey Newmark, Dick Berk

Amazonas, Cal Tjader, 1976, Fantasy 9502 Tracks : Amazonas, Xibaba, Mindoro, Flying, Corine, Noa Noa, Tamanco No Samba, Cahuenga Musicians : Cal Tjader, Raul De Souza, Hermeto Pascoal, Dawilli Gonga, Egberto Gismonti, Aloisio Milanez, David Amaro, Luiz Alves, Robertinho Silva

At Grace Cathedral, Cal Tjader, 1976, Fantasy 9521 Tracks : I Showed Them, Bluesology, Black Orpheus Medley: Manhã de Carnaval / Samba de Orfeu, Body and Soul, Theme Musicians : Cal Tjader, Rob Fisher, Lonnie Hewitt, Peter Riso, Poncho Sanchez

Guarabe, Cal Tjader, 1977, Fantasy 9533 Tracks : Guarabe, Where Is Love, This Masquerade, Reza, Black Orchid, El Muchacho Musicians : Cal Tjader, Bob Redfield, Rob Fisher, Pete Riso, Pancho Sanchez, Carmelo Garcia

Breathe Easy, Cal Tjader, 1978, Galaxy 5107 Tracks : Tangerine, If You Could See Me Now, The Way You Look Tonight, When Lights Are Low, Just Friends, Goodbye Musicians : Cal Tjader, Allen Smith, Hank Jones, Monty Budwig, Shelly Manne

Huracán, Cal Tjader, 1978, Crystal Clear Records LP tracks : Funquiado, Tres Palabras, Ritmo Caliente, Huracan CD/Dig tracks : Ritmo Caliente, Desposado, Bachi, Huracan, Funquiado, Tres Palabras Musicians : Cal Tjader, Alex Rodriguez, Ronald King, Frank Rosolino, Gary Foster, Kurt McGettrick, Clare Fischer, Rick Zunigar, Robb Fisher, Victor Pantoja, Willie Bobo, Poncho Sanchez

Here, Cal Tjader, 1979, Galaxy 5121 See more details

La Onda Va Bien, Cal Tjader, 1980, Concord Jazz CJ-113 Tracks : Speak Low, Serengeti, Star Eyes, Mambo Mindoro, Aleluia, I Remember You, Linda Chicana, Sabor Musicians : Cal Tjader, Roger Glenn, Mark Levine, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez Recorded at Coast Recorders in San Francisco.

Gozame! Pero Ya..., Cal Tjader, 1980, Concord Jazz CJ-133 Tracks : Shoshana, This Couldn't Be The Real Thing, Bye Bye Blues, Roger's Samba, Close Enough For Love (Theme From "Agatha"), Will You Still Be Mine, This Is Always Musicians : Cal Tjader, Roger Glenn, Mark Levine, Mundell Lowe, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez Recorded at Coast Recorders in San Francisco in June 1980.

The Shining Sea, Cal Tjader, 1981, Concord Jazz CJ-159 Tracks : Quietly There, Unless It's You, Emily, Theme From Agatha, A Time For Love, The Shining Sea, Don't Look Back, Theme From M*A*S*H* Musicians : Cal Tjader, Scott Hamilton, Hank Jones, Dean Reilly, Vince Lateano Recorded at Coast Recorders in San Francisco in March 1981.

A Fuego Vivo, Cal Tjader, 1982, Concord Jazz CJ-176 Tracks : Serenata, Poncho Con Dos Amigos, Mindanao, Tesoro, Santo Domingo, Naima, The Continental Musicians : Cal Tjader, Gary Foster, Mark Levine, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Ramon Banda, Poncho Sanchez

Heat Wave, Cal Tjader / Carmen McRae, 1982, Concord Jazz CJ-189 Tracks : Heat Wave, All In Love Is Fair, Besame Mucho, Evil Ways, Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me, Love, Upside Down (Flor De Lis), The Visit, Speak Low, Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing Musicians : Cal Tjader, Carmen McRae, Mark Levine, Marshall Otwell, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez, Ramon Banda

Good Vibes, Cal Tjader, 1984, Concord Jazz CJ-247 Tracks : Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce), Doxy, Shoshana, Speak Low, Broadway, Cuban Fantasy, Good Vibes Musicians : Cal Tjader, Gary Foster, Roger Glenn, Mark Levine, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano, Poncho Sanchez

Latin + Jazz = Cal Tjader, Cal Tjader Quintet, 1990, DCC Jazz Tracks : Armando's Quajira, Armando's Bossa, Why Did I Choose You, Milo's Other Samba, Song For Pat, The Touch, Colorado Waltz, Nica's Dream Musicians : Cal Tjader, Armando Perazza, Joe Kloess, Paul Warburton, Mike Buono Live recordings from 1968.

Concerts In The Sun, Cal Tjader, 2002, Fantasy Tracks : Love For Sale, Goodbye, Raccoon Straits, Walkin' With Wally, My Romance, Sigmund Stern Groove, Cubano Chant, Afro Blue, Tumbao, Day In, Day Out Musicians : Cal Tjader, Lonnie Hewitt, Victor Venegas (tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 & 9), Eddie Coleman (tracks 4, 5, 6 & 10), Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo Tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 recorded live in Honolulu in October 1960. Tracks 4, 5, 6 and 10 recorded live in Santa Monica in May 1960.

Cuban Fantasy, Cal Tjader, 2003, Fantasy Tracks : Cuban Fantasy, Guaraber, Tamanco No Samba (Samba Blim), Tu Crees Que?, Silenciosa, Descarga Cachao, Manuel Deeghit, Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro) Musicians : Cal Tjader, Clare Fischer, Bob Redfield, Rob Fisher, Poncho Sanchez, Peter Riso Previously unreleased live recordings from the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in 1977.

The Best Of Cal Tjader Live At The Monterey Jazz Festival 1958-1980, Cal Tjader, 2008, Monterey Jazz Festival Records Tracks : Introduction, Summertime, Now's The Time, Cubano Chant, Tumbao, Manteca, Afro Blue, If You Could See Me Now, Speak Low Musicians : Clark Terry (track 6), Dizzy Gillespie (track 6), Buddy DeFranco (tracks 1 & 2), Jerome Richardson (track 7), Roger Glenn (track 9), Vince Guaraldi (tracks 1 to 5), John Lewis (track 8), Frank Strazzeri (track 7), Mark Levine (track 9), Michael Wolff (track 6), Al McKibbon (tracks 1 to 6), John Heard (track 6), Harvey Newmark (track 7), Richard Davis (track 8), Rob Fisher (track 9), Michael Smithe (track 6), Mongo Santamaria (tracks 3, 4, 5 & 7), Poncho Sanchez (track 9), Roy Burns (track 8), Vince Lateano (track 9), Dick Berk (tracks 6 & 7), Willie Bobo (tracks 1 to 5), Armando Peraza (track 6) Live recordings from the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1958, 1972, 1974, 1977 and 1980. All tracks except Summertime are released here for the first time.

Catch The Groove: Live At The Penthouse 1963-1967, Cal Tjader, 2023, Jazz Detective Tracks : CD 1: Take The "A" Train, In Your Own Sweet Way, It Never Entered My Mind, Morning Of The Carnival (Manha De Carnaval), Insight, Sunset Boulevard, Here's That Rainy Day, Davito, Pantano, Leyte, Half And Half, On Green Dolphin Street, Love For Sale, Reza, Maramoor Mambo / CD 2: The Shadow Of Your Smile, Bags' Groove, Morning, Mambo Inn, On Green Dolphin Street, I Can't Get Started, Soul Burst, Cuban Fantasy, O Morro Não Tem Vez, Fuji, Lush Life, Along Comes Mary Musicians : Clare Fischer (CD 1), Lonnie Hewitt (CD 1: tracks 6 to 15), Al Zulaica (CD 2), Fred Schrieber (CD 1: tracks 1 to 5), Terry Hilliard (CD 1: tracks 6 to 15), Monk Montgomery (CD 2: tracks 1 to 8), Stan Gilbert (CD 2: tracks 9 to 12), Johnny Rae (CD 1), Armando Peraza (CD 1: tracks 6 to 15), Carl Burnett (CD 2) A double CD of live recordings from the Penthouse jazz club in Seattle between 1963 and 1967.

Cal Tjader: leader and co-leader: compilations

Cal Tjader Plays Latin For Dancers, Cal Tjader Quintet and Nonet, 1960, Fantasy 8019 Tracks : Fascinatin' Rhythm, For Heaven's Sake, Mambo Macumba, Autumn Leaves, This Can't Be Love, Cherry, It Ain't Necessarily So, I'll Remember April, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, Yesterday, I Concentrate On You, Squeeze Me A compilation of tracks from Fantasy albums.

Latino con, Cal Tjader, 1962, Fantasy 3339 Tracks : Mambo Terrifico, Night In Tunisia, The Continental, Afro-Blue, Cuban Fantasy, Rezo Musicians possibly: Cal Tjader, Tony Terran, Jose Silva, Modesto Briseno, Jose Lozano, Rolando Lozano, Paul Horn, Lonnie Hewitt, Eddie Cano, Vince Guaraldi, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria A compilation of tracks from Fantasy albums.

Brubeck-Tjader, Dave Brubeck Trio and Cal Tjader, 1962, Fantasy 3332 Tracks : September Song, Sweet Georgia Brown, Spring Is Here, 'S Wonderful, Perfidia, Avalon, I Didn't Know What Time It Was, Always, How High The Moon, Squeeze Me, Heart And Soul, Too Marvelous For Words Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Cal Tjader, Ron Crotty Recorded in 1950 and originally released on two 10" LPs. First released on 12" LP in 1956 (Fantasy 3205)

Greatest Hits, Cal Tjader, 1965, Fantasy 3366 Tracks : Soul Sauce (Wachi Wara), Mamblues, Cool, Cubano Chant, Ginza Samba, Black Orchid, Doxie (Part 1), Doxie (Part 2), Lucero, Afro Blue

Greatest Hits, Volume Two, Cal Tjader, 1965, Fantasy 3374 Tracks : Invitation, Viva Cepeda, Mambo Macumba, Ritmo Africano, Tumbao, Bonita, Night In Tunisia, Sonny Boy, Mambo Terrifico, America, Ritmo Caliente

The Best Of, Cal Tjader, 1967, Verve Tracks : Soul Sauce, China Nights, The Whiffenpoof Song, The Way You Look Tonight, The Fakir, Cuchy Frito Man, Hip Walk, Triste, Sonny Boy, Sake And Greens A compilation of tracks from Verve albums.

Tjader-Ade, Cal Tjader, 1970, Skye BDS 19-SK Tracks : Solar Heat, Never My Love, Nica's Dream, Don't Make Me Over, Lady Madonna, Ode to Billy Joe, Here, A Message to Michael, Alonzo This is a compilation of tracks originally released on Solar Heat (Skye SK-1), Sounds Out Burt Bachrach (Skye SK-6) and Plugs In (Skye SK-10)

Los Ritmos Calientes, Cal Tjader, 1973, Fantasy 24712 Tracks : Cubano Chant, Goza, Panchero Mambero, Alegres Timbales, Mambo Moderno, Afro Corolombo, Ritmo Caliente, Lamento De Hodi, Mambo Inn, Buhutu, Alegres Congas, Mueve La Cintura, Bernie's Tune, Perdido, Armando's Hideaway, Cuco On Timbales, Tumbao, Ritmo Rumba, Big Noise From Winnetka, Poinciana Cha Cha, Mongorama, Ritmo Africano, Perfidia Cha Cha A double LP release that combines the albums Ritmo Caliente and Mas Ritmo Caliente. This twofer was reissued on CD in 1992 with a different front cover.

1992 front cover

1973 front cover

Doxy, Cal Tjader, 1973, Verve Tracks : Doxy, My Reverie, Manha De Carnival (Morning Of The Carnival), That's All, Soul Motion, Curacao, Morning, Hip Vibrations, Daddy Wong Legs, Soul Bird, Soul Burst (Guajera), The Bilbao Song, Alonzo, Reza, Moanin', Insight, Sweet Honey Bee, My Ship, Azul, Manteca A double LP compilation of tracks from Verve albums.

Monterey Concerts, Cal Tjader, 1973, Prestige 24026 Tracks : Doxy, Afro Blue, Laura, Walkin' With Wally, We'll Be Together Again, 'Round About Midnight, Love Me Or Leave Me, Tu Crees Que, S. S. Groove, A Night In Tunisia, Bess, You Is My Woman, Lover Come Back To Me, Tumbao Combines the two live albums Cal Tjader's Concert By The Sea and Cal Tjader's Concert By The Sea, Vol. 2.

Return Engagement, Cal Tjader, 1974, Verve Tracks : Maramor Mambo, Cal's Bluedoo, Manha De Carnaval (Morning Of The Carnival), Sweet Honey Bee, Doxy, The Tokyo Blues, Afro-Blue, Morning, Soul Bird (Tin Tin Dao), Triste, Somewhere In The Night, Curacao, A Time For Love, Soul Burst (Guajera), Tanya, Reza, Moanin' A double LP compilation of tracks from Verve albums.

Cool California, Georgie Auld, Dizzy Gillespie, Shelly Manne, Cal Tjader, And Others, 1981, Savoy SJL 2254 Tracks : You've Got Me Jumpin' (Georgie Auld), Darn That Dream (Georgie Auld), Hollywood Bazaar (Georgie Auld), They Didn't Believe Me (Georgie Auld), Nashooma (Georgie Auld), Vox Bop (Georgie Auld), Mild And Mellow (Georgie Auld), Settin' The Pace (Georgie Auld), Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (Dizzy Gillespie), Lullaby Of The Leaves (Dizzy Gillespie), Million Dollar Baby (Dizzy Gillespie), What Is There To Say? (Dizzy Gillespie), Alone Together (Dizzy Gillespie), These Are The Things I Love (Dizzy Gillespie), On The Alamo (Dizzy Gillespie), Interlude In 'C' (Dizzy Gillespie), Pooch McGooch (Shelly Manne), The Count On Rush Street (Shelly Manne), Back In Your Own Backyard (Shelly Manne), All Of Me (Shelly Manne), It Don't Mean A Thing (Shelly Manne), Deep People (Shelly Manne), The Princess Of Evil (Shelly Manne), Slightly Brightly (Shelly Manne), Minority (Cal Tjader), I Want To Be Happy (Cal Tjader), Love Me Or Leave Me (Cal Tjader), Tangerine (Cal Tjader), A Sunday Kind Of Love (Cal Tjader), After You've Gone (Cal Tjader), It's You Or No One (Cal Tjader), Isn't It Romantic? (Cal Tjader)

Cal's Pals, Cal Tjader, 1987, BGP Records Tracks : Perdido, Tambu In 7/4, Ran Kan Kan, Noa Noa, Curtain Call, Mambo Show, Te Crees Que, Cubano Chant, Ginza Samba, Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too!) A compilation of tracks from Fantasy albums.

Good Vibes, Cal Tjader / Terry Gibbs, 1987, Savoy Jazz Tracks : Cal Tjader: Minority, I Want To Be Happy, Love Me Or Leave Me, Tangerine, A Sunday Kind Of Love, After You've Gone, It's You Or No One, Isn't It Romantic / Terry Gibbs: Swing's The Thing, Begin The Beguine, Serenade In Blue, I've Got You Under My Skin, Begin The Beguine (alt take), I've Got You Under My Skin (alt take) A collection of early Savoy recordings. The Cal Tjader tracks (tracks 1 to 8) had previously been colelcted on the Cool California double LP.

Compact Jazz, Cal Tjader, 1989, Verve Tracks : Los Bandidos, Morning Of Carnival, Oran, Samba Do Sueno, Descarga Cubana, My Reverie, Alonzo, Soul Burst (Guajera), Insight, El Muchacho, It Didn't End (Nao Se Acabou), Manteca A compilation of tracks from Verve albums.

Black Orchid, Cal Tjader, 1993, Fantasy 24730 Tracks : Mi China, Close Your Eyes, Mambo At The "M", Contigo, Bonita, The Lady Is A Tramp, Black Orchid, Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe, I've Waited So Long, Out Of Nowhere, Guajira At The Blackhawk, I Want To Be Happy, The Nearness Of You, Pete Kelly's Blues, A Minor Goof, Undecided, Philadelphia Mambo, Flamingo, Stompin' At The Savoy, Laura, Lullaby Of Birdland A CD compilation of tracks from Fantasy albums.

Latino!, Cal Tjader, 1994, Fantasy Tracks : Manila, Key Largo, Tumbao, Bludan, Chispita, September Song, Cal's Pals, Para Ti, Mamblues, Afro Blue, Cuban Fantasy, Rezo, Mambo Terrifico, Night In Tunisia, The Continental A CD release which brings together al the tracks from the album Demasiado Caliente (1960) and the early LP compilation Latino (1962).

Jazz Masters 39, Cal Tjader, 1994, Verve Tracks : Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro), Curacao, China Nights (Shina No Yoru), The Whiffenpoof Song, Triste, Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo), The Way You Look Tonight, Daddy Wong Legs, Tokyo Blues, Cuchy Frito Man, The Prophet, Borneo, Leyte, Hip Vibrations, Cal's Bluedo, Moanin' A CD compilation of tracks from Verve albums.

Descarga, Cal Tjader, 1995, Fantasy Tracks : Agua Dulce (Cool-Ade), Curacao, Somewhere In The Night, Gimme Shelter, Ran Kan Kan, Descarga Cubana, Invitation, Now, Morning, Leyte, Mother And Child, Cubano Chant, Soul Sauce III, Philly Mambo, Davito, Manteca A CD release of most of the tracks from the Fantasy albums Agua Dulce (1971) and Live At The Funky Quarters (1972).

Cal Tjader's Greatest Hits, Cal Tjader, 1995, Fantasy FCD 24736 Tracks : Soul Sauce (Wachi Wara), Mamblues, Cool, Cubano Chant, Ginza Samba, Black Orchid, Doxie (Part 1), Doxie (Part 2), Lucero, Afro Blue, Invitation, Viva Cepeda, Mambo Macumba, Ritmo Africano, Tumbao, Bonita, Night In Tunisia, Sonny Boy, Mambo Terrifico, America, Ritmo Caliente A CD release that combines the two earlier greatest hits collections Cal Tjader's Greatest Hits (1965) and Cal Tjader's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (1965). One track from Vol 2 has been omitted to enable the release on a single CD.

Sentimental Moods, Cal Tjader, 1995, Fantasy FCD 24742 Tracks : I Should Care, Spring Is Here, Time Was, Star Eyes, Stella By Starlight, Alone Together, Ode To A Beat Generation, Skylark, Martha, Quizas, Quizas, Quizas, Running Out, Raccoon Strait, The Last Luff, Sigmund Stern Groove, Coit Tower, Triple T Blues, Union Square, Skyline Waltz, Viva Cepeda, The Grant Avenue Suite A CD release that combines the two albums Latin For Lovers (1959) and San Francisco Moods (1959).

Talkin' Verve: Roots Of Acid Jazz, Cal Tjader, 1996, Verve Tracks from Verve albums released between 1962 and 1969. See more details about this release

Jazz 'Round Midnight, Cal Tjader, 1996, Verve Tracks : Hip Walk, Reza, 'Round Midnight, Spring Is Here, Sunset Boulevard, Pantano, Under A Blanket Of Blue, Soñé, Fuji, On Green Dolphin Street, Sally's Tomato, The Loner, Misty, Tanya, The Party's Over, Somewhere In The Night A compilation of tracks from Verve albums.

Here And There, Cal Tjader, 1996, Fantasy Tracks : Guarabe, Where Is Love, This Masquerade, Reza, Black Orchid, El Muchacho, Tu Crees Que, Liz-Anne, Morning, Here, If A CD release that combines the albums Guarabe (1977) and Here (1979). One track from the Here album has been omitted to allow a single CD release.

Several Shades of Jade / Breeze From The East, Cal Tjader, 1997, Verve Tracks : The Fakir, Cherry Blossom, Borneo, Tokyo Blues, Song of the Yellow River, Sahib, China Nights (Shina No Yoru), Almond Tree, Hot Sake, Sake and Greens, Cha, Leyte, Shoji, China Nights, Fuji, Black Orchid, Theme from Burke's Law, Stardust, Poinciana, East of the Sun (and West of the Moon), Cha (alt take), Star Dust (alt take) A CD release that combines the albums Several Shades of Jade (1963) and Breeze From The East (1964). The last two tracks are previously unreleased alternate takes.

The Concord Jazz Heritage Series, Cal Tjader, 1998, Concord Tracks : Aleluia, Linda Chicana, Bye Bye Blues, This Couldn't Be The Real Thing, Quietly There, Don't Look Back, The Continental, Naima, Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce), Doxy, Speak Low, Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me A compilation of tracks from Concord albums.

Ultimate, Cal Tjader, 1999, Verve Tracks : Guajira En Azul, Sahib, Pantano, The Way You Look Tonight, Curaçao, Picadillo, Borneo, Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo), Fuji, Sunset Boulevard, Leyte, China Nights (Shina No Yoru), Daddy Wong Legs, Triste, The Prophet, Ritmo Uni A compilation of tracks from Verve albums.

Black Hawk Nights, Cal Tjader 2000, Fantasy Tracks : Stompin' At The Savoy, I Hadn't Anyone Till You, Bill B., Blue And Sentimental, I Love Paris, A Night In Tunisia, Autumn Leaves, My Romance, Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful, You Stepped Out Of A Dream, Raccoon Straights, Mambo Terrifico Musicians : Track 1 to 6: Cal Tjader, Jose Silva, Vince Guaraldi, Al McKibbon, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria / Track 7 to 12: Cal Tjader, Lonnie Hewitt, Victor Venegas, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo A 2-on-1 CD release that combines the albums A Night At The Black Hawk and Live And Direct.

The Latin Vibe, Cal Tjader, 2000, Recall Tracks : Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce), Speak Low, Cuban Fantasy, Broadway, Serenata, Mindano, Naima, Evil Ways, Star Eyes, Mambo Mindoro, Linda Chicana, Sabor, Shoshana, This Couldn't Be The Real Thing, Roger's Samba, This Is Always, A Time For Love, Song From M*A*S*H A 2 CD compilation of tracks from Concord albums.

Soleil, Cal Tjader 2000, Excelsior Tracks : A Message To Michael, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Don't Make Me Over, Armando's Quajira, I say A Little Prayer, Milo's Other Samba, Nica's Dream, Walk On By, Armando's Bossa, You'll Never Get To Heaven, What The World Needs Now, My Little Red Book A compilation of tracks taken from albums on the Skye label.

Both Sides Of The Coin, Cal Tjader, 2001, Concord Jazz Picante Tracks : Shoshana, This Couldn't Be The Real Thing, Bye Bye Blues, Roger's Samba, Close Enough For Love (Theme From "Agatha"), Will You Still Be Mine?, This Is Always, Quietly There, Unless It's You, Emily, Theme From Agatha, A Time For Love, The Shining Sea, Don't Look Back, Song From M*A*S*H A 2 CD release that brings together the albums Gozame! Pero Ya... (1980) and The Shining Sea (1981).

Extremes, Cal Tjader, 2001, Fantasy Tracks : Chopsticks-Mambo, Vibra-Tharpe, Three Little Words, Lullaby Of The Leaves, Ivy, Give Me The Simple Life, These Foolish Things, Charley's Quote, Tangerine, If You Could See Me Now, The Way You Look Tonight, When Lights Are Low, Just Friends, Goodbye A CD release that brings together the albums The Cal Tjader Trio (1953) and Breathe Easy (1979).

Our Blues, Cal Tjader, 2002, Fantasy Tracks : S. S. Groove, Goodbye, Moment In Madrid, Rezo, Love For Sale, Then I'll Be Tired Of You, Theme For Duke, Cuban Fantasy, Porgy And Bess Medley, When Lights Are Low, Our Blues, That's All, And Baby Makes Three, Medley: Lover Man/Willow Weep For Me/Round About Midnight, Line For Lyons A CD release that brings together the Fanty albums Concert On The Campus (1960) and Cal Tjader (1958). One track was omitted from the Concert On The Campus album due to space constraints.

Plays Harold Arlen & West Side Story, Cal Tjader, 2002, Fantasy Tracks : Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, Ill Wind, When The Sun Comes Out, Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe, I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues, Come Rain Or Come Shine, Over The Rainbow, Out Of This World, Last Night When We Were Young, The Man That Got Away, Blues In The Night, Prologue / Jet Song, Something's Coming, Maria Interlude, Maria, Tonight, America, Cool, One Hand, One Heart, I Feel Pretty / Somewhere A CD release that brings together the Fantasy albums Plays Harold Arlen (1962) and West Side Story (1961).

Cool Fire, Cal Tjader, 2003, Concord Jazz Picante Tracks : Serenata, Poncho Con Dos Amigos, Mindanao, Tesoro, Santo Domingo, Naima, The Continental, Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce), Doxy, Shoshana, Speak Low, Broadway, Cuban Fantasy, Good Vibes A 2 CD release that brings together the Concord albums A Fuego Vivo (1982) and Good Vibes (1984).

The Best Of The Concord Years, Cal Tjader, 2004, Concord Jazz Picante Tracks : Serengeti, Linda Chicana, Aleluia, Evil Ways, Close Enough For Love, Rogers's Samba, Quietly There, Besame Mucho, Mambo Mindoro, Don't Look Back, Bye Bye Blues, Speak Low, Will You Still Be Mine?, Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing, Cuban Fantasy, Guachi Guaro, Naima, Shoshana, The Continental, Santa Domingo, Mindano A 2 CD compilation of tracks from Concord albums.

Fried Bananas, Cal Tjader, 2005, Cherry Red Records Tracks : Amazon, Here, Eye Of The Devil, Felicidade, Fried Bananas, What The World Needs Now, A Message To Michael, My Little Red Book, I Say A Little Prayer, Walk On By, Alonzo, Song For Pat, The Tra La-la Song, Spooky, Get Out Of My Way A compilation of tracks from Skye albums.

Three Classic Albums, Cal Tjader, 2010, Real Gone Notes : A 2 CD set that brings together the three Fantasy albums Latin Kick (1956), Latin Concert (1958) and Latin For Lovers (1958).

Eight Classic Albums: Cal Tjader Vol.2, Cal Tjader, 2014, Real Gone Notes : A 4 CD set that brings together the albums Tjader Plays Tjazz (1954), Latin Kick (1956), Mambo With Tjader (1954), Cal Tjader Quartet (1956), West Side Story (1960), Cal Tjader Plays Mary Stallings Sings (1962), Latino (1962) and Plays The Contemporary Music Od Mexico And Brazil (1962).

Four Classic Albums, Cal Tjader, 2018, Avid Jazz Notes : A 2 CD set that brings together the albums Tjader Plays Tjazz (1954), San Francisco Moods (1959), Concert By The Sea Vol 1. (1959) and Concert By The Sea Vol 2. (1962)

Cal Tjader: albums led by other musicians

Dot's Bop / Penny, Nick Esposito Boptette, 1949, 4 Star Records Tracks : Dot's Bop, Penny Musicians include : Nick Esposito, Claude Gilroy, Buddy Motsinger, Vernon Alley, Joe Dodge, Cal Tjader A 10", 78 rmp release.

Spring Fever / Fine And Dandy, Nick Esposito Boptette, 1949, 4 Star Records Tracks : Spring Fever, Fine And Dandy Musicians include : Nick Esposito, Claude Gilroy, Buddy Motsinger, Vernon Alley, Joe Dodge, Cal Tjader A 10", 78 rmp release.

Laura / Indiana, Dave Brubeck Trio, 1949, Coronet Tracks : Laura, Indiana Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Ron Crotty, Cal Tjader A 10", 78 rmp release. Originally released on Coronet then reissued on Fantasy (Fantasy 504) in 1950.

Blue Moon / Tea For Two, Dave Brubeck Trio, 1949, Coronet Tracks : Blue Moon, Tea For Two Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Ron Crotty, Cal Tjader A 10", 78 rmp release. Originally released on Coronet then reissued on Fantasy (Fantasy 504) in 1950.

I Hear A Rhapsody / Body And Soul, George Shearing Quintet, 1953, MGM Tracks : I Hear A Rhapsody, Body And Soul Musicians : George Shearing, Cal Tjader, Jean Thielemans, Al McKibbon, Bill Clark A 10", 78rpm elease. These tracks have been included on a number of George SHearing compilations.

Old Sounds From San Francisco, Volume 1, Dave Brubeck Octet, 1954, Fantasy EP 4019 Tracks : How High The Moon, Serenades Suite, Playland-At-The-Beach Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Dick Collins, Bob Collins, Paul Desmond, Dave Van Kriedt, Bill Smith, Ron Crotty, Cal Tjader Cal Tjader plays on some or all of these tracks.

Old Sounds From San Francisco, Dave Brubeck Octet, 1954, Fantasy 3-16 Tracks : How High The Moon, Serenades Suite, Playland-At-The-Beach, The Prisoner's Song, Schizophrenic Scherzo, Rondo, You Go To My Head, Laura, Closing Theme Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Dick Collins, Bob Collins, Paul Desmond, Dave Van Kriedt, Bill Smith, Ron Crotty, Cal Tjader, others? Cal Tjader plays on some of these tracks.

Vido Musso Sextet, Vido Musso Sextet, 1955, Fantasy EP 4029 Tracks : Cuttin' The Nut, Come Back To Sorrento, Grunions A-Runnin' Musicians : Vido Musso, Don Dennis, Cal Tjader, Gil Barrios, Jack Weeks, Bob White Possibly recorded in 1952.

A Shearing Caravan, George Shearing, 1955, MGM Tracks : Caravan (Part 1 And 2), Easy To Love, Drum Trouble, I've Never Been In Love Before, Mood For Milt, The Lady Is A Tramp, Cool Mambo, Love Is Here To Stay, Undecided, Tiempo De Cencerro (Part 1 And 2) Musicians : George Shearing, Cal Tjader, Jean Thielemans, Al McKibbon, Bill Clark, Candido Camera (track 10), Catalino Rolon (track 10)

Shearing In Hi-Fi, George Shearing Quintet, 1956, MGM Tracks : Stranger In Paradise, Point And Counterpoint, Spring Is Here, Hallelujah!, Get Off My Bach, Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good), A Sinner Kissed An Angel, Basso Profundo, Love Is Just Around The Corner, Body And Soul, Minor Trouble, Drume Negrita Musicians : George Shearing, Cal Tjader, Al McKibbon, Bill Clark, Jean Thielemans, Armando Peraza (track 12)

Dave Brubeck Trio, Dave Brubeck Trio, 1956, Fantasy 3-204 Tracks : You Stepped Out Of A Dream, Lullaby In Rhythm, Singin' In The Rain, I'll Remember April, Body And Soul, Let's Fall In Love, Laura, Indiana, Blue Moon, Tea For Two, Undecided, That Old Black Magic Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Cal Tjader, Ron Crotty Recorded in 1950 and originally released on two 10" LPs.

Distinctive Rhythm Instrumentals, Dave Brubeck Trio, 1956, Fantasy 3-205 Tracks : September Song, Sweet Georgia Brown, Spring Is Here, 'S Wonderful, Perfidia, Avalon, I Didn't Know What Time It Was, Always, How High The Moon, Squeeze Me, Heart And Soul, Too Marvelous For Words Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Cal Tjader, Ron Crotty Recorded in 1950 and originally released on two 10" LPs.

Introducing Gus Mancuso, Gus Mancuso, 1956, Fantasy 3233 Tracks : I'm Glad There Is You, Brother Aintz, Ev'ry Time, The Ruble And The Yen, By The Way, And Baby Makes Three, Goody Goody, How Do You Like Your Eggs In The Morning, A Hatful Of Dandruff, Every Time We Say Goodbye Musicians : Gus Mancuso, Richie Kamuca, Gerry Wiggins, Vince Guaraldi, Eddie Duran, Gene Wright, Bill Douglass, Cal Tjader

Dave Brubeck Octet, Dave Brubeck Octet, 1956, Fantasy 3239 Tracks : How High The Moon, Serenades Suite, Playland At The Beach, Prisoners Song, Schizophrenic Scherzo, Rondo, I Hear A Rhapsody, You Go To My Head, Laura, Closing Theme, The Way You Look Tonight, Love Walked In, What Is This Thing Called Love, September In The Rain, Prelude, Fugue On Bop Theme, Let's Fall In Love, IPCA Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Bob Collins, David Van Kreidt, Paul Desmond, Bob Cummings, William O. Smith, Jack Weeks, Ron Crotty, Cal Tjader

Brew Moore, Brew Moore, 1958, Fantasy 3264 Tracks : Edison's Lamp, Nancy With The Laughing Face, Rhode Island Red, Marna Moves, Dues Blues, Pat's Batch Musicians : Brew Moore, Harold Wylie, John Marabuto, Vince Guaraldi, Cal Tjader, Dean Reilly, John Mosher, Bobby White, John Markham

Dave Brubeck Trio featuring Cal Tjader, Dave Brubeck Trio, 1962, Fantasy 3331 b>Tracks : You Stepped Out Of A Dream, Lullaby In Rhythm, Singin' In The Rain, I'll Remember April, Body And Soul, Let's Fall In Love, Laura, Indiana, Blue Moon, Tea For Two, Undecided, That Old Black Magic Musicians : Dave Brubeck, Cal Tjader, Ron Crotty Recorded in 1950 and originally released on two 10" LPs. First released on 12" LP in 1956 (Fantasy 3204)

Stan Getz, Stan Getz, 1963, Fantasy 3348 Tracks : Ginza, I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face, For All We Know, Crow's Nest, Liz Anne, Big Bear, My Buddy Musicians : Cal Tjader, Stan Getz, Vince Guaraldi, Eddie Duran, Scotty LaFaro, Billy Higgins Originally released in 1958 (Fantasy 3266)

Wild Thing, Armando Peraza, 1968, Skye Discovery Series SK-5D Tracks : Wild Thing, Mony Mony, Souled Out, Funky Broadway, Red Onions, Viva Peraza, Al Bajar El Sol, Granny's Samba Musicians : Armando Peraza, Garnett Brown, Johnny Pacheco, Sadao Watanabe, Sol Schilinger, Mike Abene, Chic Corea, Bobby Rodriguez, Chuck Rainey, Donald MacDonald, Cal Tjader, Tommy Lopez

Fritz the Cat (Soundtrack), Ed Bogas / Various Artists, 1972, Fantasy 9406 Tracks : Black Talk (Charles Earland/Melvin Sparks/Idris Muhammad), Duke's Theme (Cal Tjader and others), Fritz the Cat (Alice Stuart, Mamblues (Cal Tjader and others), Bo Diddley (Bo Diddley), Bertha's Theme (Studio group), Winston (The Innocent Bystanders), House Rock (Studio group), The Synagogue (Studio group), Yesterdays (Billie Holiday), Love Light of Mine (The Watson Sisters), The Riot (Studio group), You're The Only Girl (Jim Post) Cal Tjader wrote one of the pieces (Mamblues) on this soundtrack. He plays on three tracks. The musicians on Duke's Theme and Mamblues are Ed Bogas, Cal Tjader, Arthur Adams, Chuck Rainey, Bernard Purdie and Kenneth Nash. The musicians on You're The Only Girl include Jim Post, Cal Tjader, Chuck Day, Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin, Mel Graves and Lee Charlton plus a horn section.

The New Herd At Monterey, Toshiyuki Miyama & The New Herd With Guests, Various Artists, 1975, Nadja Tracks : Kampai-Theme, Donna Lee, Sniper's Snooze, Furisode Wa Naku, Kappa, Pithecanthropus Erectus, La Fiesta, Tin Tin Deo, Manteca-Encore Recorded live at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1974. Cal Tjader is one of a number of guests who sits in on the final track Manteca-Encore.

Amor De Amantes, Santiago, 1978, Discos Pega Tracks : Amor De Amantes, Dina, Primer Amor, Libre, Ansias, Dime, Poco A Poco, Inmigrante, Pobre Corazon, Asi Comprenderas, Solo Musicians : Santiago (Memo Aguirre), Ed Bogas, John Blakeley, Richard Greene, Scott Mathews, Cal Tjader

Memo From Memo, Memo, 19??, Nucleus Records Tracks : Lady, No Hay Motivos, Esos Meses, Dina, We Can't Go On, Así Comprenderás, Volver A Tener, I'm Gonna Look Again, I Walk Along, Dímelo De Una Vez Musicians : Memo Aguirre, Mel Martin, Ed Bogas, Cal Tjader, John Blakeley, Richard Greene, Scott Mathews, Virginia Ayers, Bobbi Bandervort

Aurex Jazz Festival '80: Battle Of The Horns, Various Artists, 1980, Aurex / Eastworld Tracks : A Night In Tunisia, The Peacemaker, Con Alma, I Can't Get Started, Tangerine, Django, Lover, Come Back To Me Musicians : Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Harold Land, Illinois Jacquet, Cedar Walton, Cal Tjader, Eddie Gomez, Shelly Manne Music recorded in Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama in September 1980.

Presents A Concord Jam Volume 1, Woody Herman, 1981, Concord Jazz CJ-142 Tracks : The Woodchopper's Ball, Rose Room, Just Friends, Nancy (With The Laughing Face), Body And Soul, Someday You'll Be Sorry, My Melancholy Baby, Apple Honey Musicians : Woody Herman, Warren Vaché, Eiji Kitamura, Scott Hamilton, Dick Johnson, Dave McKenna, Cal Tjader, Cal Collins, Bob Maize, Jake Hanna Recorded live at the Concord Pavilion in August 1980.

With Love, Rosemary Clooney, 1981, Concord Jazz CJ-144 Tracks : Just The Way You Are, The Way We Were, Alone At Last, Come In From The Rain, Meditation, Hello Young Lovers, Just In Time, Tenderly, Will You Still Be Mine Musicians : Rosemary Clooney, Warren Vaché, Scott Hamilton, Nat Pierce, Cal Tjader, Cal Collins, Bob Maize, Jake Hanna Recorded live at the Concord Pavillion in 1976.

Sings The Music Of Cole Porter, Rosemary Clooney, 1982, Concord Jazz CJ-185 Tracks : In The Still Of The Night, My Heart Belongs To Daddy, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Get Out Of Town, I Concentrate On You, Just One Of Those Things, I've Got You Under My Skin, It's De-Lovely, You're The Top, Anything Goes Musicians : Rosemary Clooney, Warren Vaché, Scott Hamilton, David Ladd, Nat Pierce, Cal Tjader, Cal Collins, Bob Maize, Jake Hanna This album was recorded at Coast Recorders in San Francisco.

Love Sketch, Anli Sugano, 1982, Concord Jazz (Japan) Tracks : What A Diff'rence A Day Made, Misty, Love For Sale, Sophisticated Lady, It's Only A Paper Moon, Tramp, Clair, As Time Goes By Musicians : Anli Sugano, David Ladd Anderson, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vaché, Jr., Mark Levine, Nat Pierce, Cal Tjader, Eddie Duran, Bob Maize, Jeff Hamilton

Seven Stars, Eiji Kitamura, 1983, Concord Jazz CJ-217 Tracks : Avalon, Misty, Old Lads, Star Dust, The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise, Satin Doll, Someone To Watch Over Me, I Wanna Go Home Musicians : Eiji Kitamura, Teddy Wilson, Cal Tjader, Ernestine Anderson, Eddie Duran, Bob Maize, Jake Hanna Recorded at Coast Recorders in San Francisco in August 1981. Originally released in Japan.

First Live In Japan, Art Pepper, 1990, Polydor Japan Tracks : Introduction, Cherokee, The Spirit Is Here, Here's That Rainy Day, Straight Life, Manteca, Manha De Carnaval, Felicidade Musicians : Art Pepper, Rob Fisher, Peter Riso, Pancho Sanchez / Bob Redfield (tracks 6, 7 & 8), Cal Tjader (tracks 6, 7 & 8) Recorded live in Tokyo in April 1977. Originally released in Japan in 1990. Released in the US in 1995 on Galaxy with the title Tokyo Debut.

Tokyo Debut

First Live In Japan

Highlights of the 18th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival 1975 (DVD), Various Artists, 2003?, Storyville Tracks : Henpecked Old Man (Akiyoshi-Tabackin Big Band), Emily (Paul Desmond Quartet), Up With The Lark (Bill Evans Trio), Improvisation & Blues (Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra featuring Cal Tjader), I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me) (Bobby Blue Bland), Woman (Shake Your Booty) (Etta James And The Outlaws), Afterglow (Marian McPartland), Billies's Bounce (Bill Evans / Marian McPartland / John Lewis / Patrice Rushen), One Room Country Shack (Blood, Sweat & Tears), And When I Die (Blood, Sweat & Tears), Lyons Head (John Lewis Sextet), Echano (Chuck Mangione Quartet Cal Tjader plays on the Dizzy Gillespie track Improvisation & Blues on this DVD release.

Live at the 1977 Monterey Jazz Festival, Tito Puente & His Orchestra, 2008, Concord Jazz Tracks : Introduction, Para Los Rumberos, Oye Como Va, Babarabatiri, Delirio, Tito’s Odyssey, Don’t You Worry ’Bout A Thing (Cha Cha Cha), Pare Cochero, El Rey Del Timbal, Picadillo Musicians : Tito Puente, Jimmy Frisaura, Manuel Santos, Paulo De Paula, Richard Pullin, Julio Rodríguez, Martin Oberlander, Albert Shikaly, Mauricio Smith, Paquito Pastor, Nilo Sierra, Louis Bauzo, José Madera, Mike Collazo, Cal Tjader (track 10)

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