THE CAL TJADER QUINTET - Cal Tjader Plays Afro-Cuban [RSD Black Friday 2026] THE CAL TJADER QUINTET

This product is an RSD Black Friday 2026 title, which is available to buy in-store from 8am on Friday 27/11/2026, and online from 8am on Saturday 28/11/2026. 

Cal Tjader helped popularize Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz in the United States during the 1950s. On this early recording, Tjader showcases his signature vibraphone style alongside traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and percussion. The record laid the groundwork for his extensive exploration of Latin-infused jazz alongside legendary percussionists like Mongo Santamaría and Willie Bobo, launching a new mainstream/pop appreciation of the form.