Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof
Cal Tjader · 1965
37 min · 12 tracks · Latin jazz
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz improvisation, creating a joyful and danceable listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyful danceable rhythms
- short bursts of energy
- vibrant afternoon gatherings
- playful moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- slow, introspective listening preferences
- long, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1965, 'Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof' is Cal Tjader's fourth studio album and showcases his growing prominence in the Latin jazz scene. This period marked a creative peak for Tjader, as he transitioned from smaller ensembles to larger orchestral arrangements, solidifying his unique sound that blended traditional jazz with Caribbean influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongo Santamaría· Tito Puente· Chucho Valdés
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Whiffenpoof Song 2:04
- 2 Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo) 2:41
- 3 How High the Moon 4:08
- 4 That’s All 2:04
- 5 Soul Motion 3:10
- 6 Reza 4:10
- 7 The Prophet 3:01
- 8 Sonny Boy 3:32
- 9 Doxy 4:21
- 10 Samba de Orfeu 2:01
- 11 Shiny Silk Stockings 2:33
- 12 Daddy Wong Legs 3:40
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