Why Pay More? CAL TJADER - WEST SIDE STORY LP w/ Mongo Santamaria & Willie Bobo

Description: PLEASE NOTE that at this time, the post office is VERY VERY slow and if you need this by a specific time, you'll need to select Priority Mail or it may take a couple weeks or longer to get there. I know it's more expensive, but it's the only way to insure a quick delivery... NO RISK PURCHASE! See Below** WEST SIDE STORY BY CAL TJADER With Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria and Lonnie Hewitt Fantasy 8054 Stereo Edition pressed on Blue Vinyl Album is Pre-Auditioned - Nice and Clean "West Side Story" was released in 1961, featuring Tjader's Latin jazz interpretations of songs from the iconic Broadway musical West Side Story. Known for his mastery of the vibraphone and blending of jazz with Latin rhythms, Tjader reimagines the music of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim through his unique musical lens, combining jazz, mambo, and other Latin influences with the sophisticated compositions of West Side Story. Tjader's vibraphone is central, while Latin percussion and Afro-Cuban rhythms give the music a distinctive sound compared to the original Broadway score. Notable Tracks:"Maria": One of the standout tracks, showcasing the interplay between Tjader’s vibraphone and Latin rhythms, providing a softer, more romantic vibe to the classic song. "Tonight": A lively, rhythm-driven interpretation that highlights the album’s Latin jazz influences while retaining the beauty of the original melody. "America": Features vibrant percussion and an upbeat tempo, giving the song an energetic, danceable feel while emphasizing its Latin roots. "Somewhere": A more reflective and melodic piece, allowing Tjader’s vibraphone to shine in a more contemplative arrangement. Personnel: Cal Tjader: Vibraphone, the leading figure of the album, blending jazz harmonies with Latin jazz rhythms. Willie Bobo: A key contributor on percussion, bringing an authentic Latin feel with congas and bongos. Mongo Santamaria: Another iconic Latin percussionist on the album, contributing to the album's distinctive sound. Lonnie Hewitt: Piano, adding harmonic depth and fluidity to the jazz arrangements. West Side Story was praised for its innovative blend of popular show tunes with Latin jazz, giving new life to Bernstein’s compositions and has been lauded by jazz and Latin music fans for its creativity and musicianship. This album is a great example of Tjader’s ability to cross musical genres, merging the sophisticated melodies of Broadway with the rhythms and improvisational style of Latin jazz. It remains a unique entry in both the jazz and West Side Story catalogs, often appreciated for its fresh, rhythmic interpretations of familiar tunes. Overall, "Cal Tjader Plays West Side Story" offers a distinctive take on the classic musical, blending jazz with Latin beats, making it a fascinating listen for fans of both genres. CONDITION: Given this was pressed on Blue vinyl, which typically is noisier than black virgin vinyl, this album is amazingly quiet showing only a hint of surface noice from previous plays. I cleaned it on a VIP record machine first and found no skips played all the way through on both sides. The outer jacket is just beginning to split on the spine, but the rest of the jacket is clean and intact. The white blotch is glare, not color fading. The original paper sleeve has been replaced with a rice-paper inner, and the album has been placed in a mylar outer sleeve for protection. Needless to say, everyone's system is different so I cannot account for what your system does, but on my system, as stated above. Enjoy! WHY PAY MORE?! Here is another of my vinyl offerings selling for much less than most everyone else, and most likely in better condition! This is a fine collectible copy and will be shipped in a vinyl shipper, insured against loss or damage. 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Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Walnut, California

End Time: 2025-01-01T23:34:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.13 USD