Cal Tjader

Cal Tjader

Country: US | Gender: male

Influence: 51.18% Fanbase: 19.57% Trending: 66.99% Career Level: Rising

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2025-12-31 11:42:00 UTC

Genres

r&b, funk & souljazz funkjazz & standardsbossa novajazzloungesoul jazzcool jazzjazz vibraphonelatin jazzelectronicexotica

Biography

Cal Tjader was a pioneering figure in Latin jazz, known for his distinctive vibraphone style that seamlessly blended Latin rhythms with mainstream bop. He rose to fame in the 1950s through his recordings with Fantasy and Verve, influencing not only the jazz world but also artists like Carlos Santana and the development of Latin rock. Tjader's versatile musical talents extended beyond the vibraphone to include drums, bongos, and occasional piano performances.

After studying music and education at San Francisco State College, Tjader gained early experience with the Dave Brubeck Trio before joining George Shearing's quintet, where his passion for Latin music was ignited. Forming his own band shortly after, Tjader continued to explore the fusion of Latin and jazz elements, collaborating with renowned musicians like Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria, and Vince Guaraldi. His career spanned multiple record labels, from Fantasy to Verve and eventually Concord Picante, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of Latin jazz.
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Artist: Cal Tjader

Date Range: 2025-12-31 → 2025-12-31
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Total Streams (2025-10-05)

Total: 576,935

PLATFORM TOTAL %
Last.fm Last.fm 323,712 56.11%
Spotify Spotify 225,556 39.10%
Pandora Pandora 27,667 4.80%
Anghami Anghami 0 0.00%
Audiomack Audiomack 0 0.00%
Jiosaavn Jiosaavn 0 0.00%
Tidal Tidal 0 0.00%
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YouTube Artist YouTube Artist 0 0.00%

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