The Prophet (Verve Vault Series)

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FEATURES

• 1xLP pressed on 180g Black Vinyl
• Mastered from analog tapes
• Arranged/conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards
• Blends Cal Tjader's signature Latin jazz with a more orchestrated, textural approach

DESCRIPTION

Cal Tjader’s The Prophet (recorded in 1968 in New York & Los Angeles and released the same year on Verve) captures the vibraphonist at a moment of artistic expansion, blending his signature Latin jazz with a more orchestrated, textural approach. Arranged/conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards, the album features an ensemble including João Donato (organ), Red Mitchell (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums), and Hubert Laws (flute). Drawing on a broad palette of jazz, Latin, and blues influences, The Prophet reflects Tjader’s growing interest in composition and arrangement, balancing melodic elegance with rhythmic sophistication. Several of the album’s compositions were written by Brazilian pianist João Donato, adding a harmonic warmth and subtle bossa nova influence to the overall character. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

TRACKLIST

1. Souled Out
2. Warm Song
3. The Prophet
4. Aquarius
5. Cal's Bluedo
6. A Time For Love
7. Tema Teimoso
8. The Loner

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