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Pa' que afinquen! Best Vibe Latin Jazz & Salsa
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Cal Tjader's Latin ConcertCal Tjader's Latin Concert by Cal Tjader
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Cal needs no introduction: the undispued master vibist of Latin music. This CD is my favorite a true jewel.
Vagabundeando! Hangin' OutVagabundeando! Hangin' Out by Joe Cuba Sextet
The classic Joe Cuba Sextette, this 1960's session is my all time favorite with the ageless "El Raton".
CheoCheo by Cheo Feliciano
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Cheo Feliciano and friends with Louis Ramirez on vibes. This CD is one of the classics of salsa.
Vibraciones de Mi TierraVibraciones de Mi Tierra by Alfredo Naranjo
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Finally, available in Amazon the great vibes from Venezuela.
Birds of a FeatherBirds of a Feather by Caribbean Jazz Project
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Dave Samuels furthering Cal's legacy...
black bean bluesblack bean blues
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The great Victor Mendoza one of the best Latin Jazz vibes today...
Get Out of My WayGet Out of My Way by The Estrada Brothers
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I am happy to be in SoCal and be able to listen to this band regularly...always solid and swinging. All of their stuff is great...another band keeping Cal's tradition alive...
Cuban CarnivalCuban Carnival by Tito Puente
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Tito recorded hundred of vibe tracks but here he does his best Cuban Fantasy. BTW the non-vibe tracks are all classics.
PeligrosoPeligroso by Dave Pike
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Master vibist Dave Pike's Latin edge enjoy it
Musical a Cortijo-RiveraMusical a Cortijo-Rivera by Son Boricua
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This session feels like a Joe Cuba Sextette meets Cortijo, great stuff with Jimmy Sabater on vocals... They have couple other CD's not on Amazon's catalog check them out too
Latin KickLatin Kick by Cal Tjader
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Simply awesome you won't belive that "All the things you are" could ever swing like that.
Soul SauceSoul Sauce by Cal Tjader
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One of Cal's best known sessions.
With a Little Help from My FriendWith a Little Help from My Friend by Cheo Feliciano
A continuation of Cheo's previous work, featuring the great compositions of Tite Curet Alonso.
RevolucionandoRevolucionando by New Swing Sextet
New Swing sextet was a great sounding 1970's NY band and this CD is the only one I know of them.
GatheringGathering by Caribbean Jazz Project
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CJP with Dave Valentin and Richie Flores.
Tjader-ized: A Cal Tjader TributeTjader-ized: A Cal Tjader Tribute by Dave Samuels
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Awesome...
Los Ritmos CalientesLos Ritmos Calientes by Cal Tjader
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There is some seriously sick stuff here...Cubano Chant, Mongorama, Tumbao, etc.
Black OrchidBlack Orchid by Cal Tjader
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Another ageless Tjader classic.
PrimoPrimo by Cal Tjader
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Cal joins Tito Puente, Charlie Palmieri and some of the best NY musicians. Cal goes east coast and redoes some old salsa classics.
LatinoLatino by Cal Tjader Quintet with Mongo Santamaria
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Listen to Willie Bobo's solo on Cuban Fantasy, is out of this world.
Steppin' OutSteppin' Out by Joe Cuba Sextette
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Another classic Joe Cuba session with "A las seis", "Como rien" and "Cachondea".
The Best of Cheo Feliciano with Joe Cuba SextetteThe Best of Cheo Feliciano with Joe Cuba Sextette by Cheo Feliciano
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Great collection of Cheo with Joe Cuba's sextette.
Cuban FantasyCuban Fantasy by Cal Tjader
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Check young Poncho's solid groove here.
Soul Sauce: Memories of Cal TjaderSoul Sauce: Memories of Cal Tjader by Poncho Sanchez
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With the great Ruben Estrada on vibes.
Island StoriesIsland Stories by Caribbean Jazz Project
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CJP with Paquito de Rivera, great stuff.
Lo Mejor de Sexteto JuventudLo Mejor de Sexteto Juventud by Sexteto Juventud
Great stuff from Venezuela