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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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