Cal Tjader: The Prophet (Verve Vault Series) 1LP etjs-67.2 The guitarist’s distinctive tone &

The guitarist’s distinctive tone & melodicism elevate songs by The Jackson 5

soulful depth

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Half a century later

Cal Tjader: The Prophet (Verve Vault Series) 1LP etjs-67.2 The guitarist’s distinctive tone &Verve, 1968 Cal Tjaders The Prophet, recorded in 1968 in New York and Los Angeles and released the same year on Verve, captures the vibraphonist at a moment of artistic expansion, blending his signature Latin jazz foundation with a more orchestrated, textural approach. Arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards, the album features a refined ensemble including Joo Donato on organ, Red Mitchell on bass, Ed Thigpen on drums, and