Time for 2
Cal Tjader · 1962
31 min · 12 tracks · Latin jazz
A smooth blend of Latin rhythms and jazz harmonies creates an inviting, warm atmosphere throughout this intimate album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Peel Me a Grape — This track exemplifies Tjader's signature vibraphone sound, with playful yet sophisticated arrangements that highlight both rhythm and melody.
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Just in Time — Its engaging tempo and intricate interplay between instruments showcase Tjader's ability to create an energetic yet relaxed atmosphere, typical of his style.
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Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year — The melancholic mood of this song is beautifully conveyed through Tjader's nuanced performance, emphasizing emotional depth within the jazz framework.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sultry soundscapes for relaxation
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- vibrant rhythms for upbeat moods
- for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek intense emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1962, Time for 2 marked Cal Tjader's transition into a more popular sound after several successful Latin jazz albums. This was his first collaboration with the renowned producer Creed Taylor, which influenced the polished production style that characterized his subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongo Santamaría· Tito Puente· Chucho Valdés
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thanks for the Memory 2:43
- 2 It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream 2:58
- 3 Just in Time 2:46
- 4 Under a Blanket of Blue 2:20
- 5 That's Your Red Wagon 2:43
- 6 Peel Me a Grape 3:01
- 7 An Occasional Man 2:24
- 8 The Party's Over 2:18
- 9 I Believe in You 2:21
- 10 Mr. Sandman 1:53
- 11 Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year 3:20
- 12 I'm Not Supposed to Be Blue Blues 2:35
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