Several Shades of Jade
Cal Tjader · 1963
33 min · 9 tracks · Latin jazz
A vibrant tapestry of Latin rhythms and cool jazz melodies, weaving through lush percussion and melodic improvisations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- sunny afternoon gatherings
- playful melodies for relaxing
- lighthearted rhythms for celebration
Maybe skip if you want
- slow, introspective listening experiences
- long, complex musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1963, Cal Tjader was already an established figure in the Latin jazz scene, building on his previous successes. 'Several Shades of Jade' was released as his sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Soul Sauce' from 1965. This period marked a peak in Tjader's creative output as he expanded his musical palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongo Santamaría· Tito Puente· Chucho Valdés
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Fakir 3:19
- 2 Cherry Blossoms 5:02
- 3 Borneo 4:14
- 4 Tokyo Blues 4:14
- 5 Song of the Yellow River 3:24
- 6 Sahib 2:41
- 7 China Nights (Shina No Yoru) 3:32
- 8 Almond Tree 2:58
- 9 Hot Sake 3:43
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