Soul Burst cover

Released 60 years ago

Soul Burst

Cal Tjader · 1966

39 min · 10 tracks · Latin jazz

A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz improvisation that pulses with energy and warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • quick bursts of rhythmic joy
  • playful melodies for dancing
  • short tracks for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective music seekers
  • long, immersive tracks enthusiasts

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1966, Cal Tjader was an established figure in the Latin jazz scene, following his successful album 'Jazz Samba' in 1963. 'Soul Burst' marked a continuation of his innovative blend of jazz and Afro-Cuban music, showcasing his growth as a bandleader and musician during a period when the genre was gaining popularity in the United States.
Stylistic neighbors
Mongo Santamaría· Tito Puente· Chucho Valdés

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cuchy Frito Man 2:23
  • 2 Descarga Cubana 2:58
  • 3 Soul Burst (Guajera) 4:40
  • 4 The Bilbao Song 2:18
  • 5 Manteca 6:36
  • 6 It Didn't End (Não se acabou) 3:57
  • 7 My Ship 3:01
  • 8 Morning 2:58
  • 9 Oran 4:00
  • 10 Curaçao 6:15

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata