Cal Tjader-Stan Getz Sextet

by Cal Tjader, Stan Getz, Stan Getz Sextet

Overview

In the vein of many a smooth West Coast jazz outing, this 1958 disc finds original cool stylist Getz paired with vibraphonist Cal Tjader on a very enjoyable selection of jazz standards and Tjader originals. The lineup includes pianist Vince Guaraldi, guitarist Eddie Duran, bassist Scott La Faro, and drummer Billy Higgins (this was one of the earliest record dates for either La Faro or Higgins, both of whom were playing with Getz at San Francisco's Black Hawk in between recording sessions). Guaraldi's spry "Ginza Samba" kicks thing off with nimble and imaginative statements by all the soloists. Tjader's swinging originals "Crow's Nest" and "Big Bear" provide prime solo vehicles as well, while his lovely waltz number "Liz-Anne" adds some nice contrast to the set, eliciting one of Getz's best solos in the process. The group rounds things out with fine ballad readings of "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" and "For All We Know." A recommended title for both Getz and Tjader fans. ~ Stephen Cook

Product Details

Release Date:	03/15/2011
Label:	Concord / Fantasy / Original Jazz Classics / Universal
UPC:	0888072326903
Rank:	61555

Tracks

1. Ginza Samba
2. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
3. For All We Know
4. Crow's Next
5. Liz-Anne
6. Big Bear
7. My Buddy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cal Tjader   Primary Artist,Vibraphone
Stan Getz   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Cal Tjader-Stan Getz Sextet   Primary Artist
Cal Tjader Sextet   Primary Artist
Stan Getz Sextet   Primary Artist
Vince Guaraldi   Guest Artist,Piano
Billy Higgins   Guest Artist,Drums
Scott LaFaro   Bass
Eddie Duran   Guitar

Technical Credits

Ralph J. Gleason   Liner Notes
Gus Kahn   Composer
Stan Getz   Performer
Lerner   Composer
Phil DeLancie   Remastering
Sam M. Lewis   Composer
Alan Lerner   Composer
Vince Guaraldi   Composer
J. Fred Coots   Composer
Alan Jay Lerner   Composer
Walter Donaldson   Composer
Frederick Loewe   Composer
Cal Tjader   Composer,Performer