The Stan Getz & Cal Tjader Sextet Stan Getz & Cal Tjader Sextet LP (Vinyl)

Vinyl Reissue Series Commemorates 65th Anniversary of Prestige Records and 90th Birthday of Legendary Engineer Rudy Van Gelder!

In the vein of many a smooth West Coast jazz outing, this 1958 disc finds original cool stylist Getz paired with vibraphonist Cal Tjader on a very enjoyable selection of jazz standards and Tjader originals. the lineup includes pianist Vince Guaraldi, guitarist Eddie Duran, bassist Scott La Faro, and drummer Billy Higgins (this was one of the earliest record dates for either La Faro or Higgins, both of whom were playing with Getz at San Francisco's Black Hawk in between recording sessions). Guaraldi's spry "Ginza Samba" kicks things off with nimble and imaginative statements by all the soloists. Tjader's swinging originals "Crow's Nest" and "Big Bear" provide prime solo vehicles as well, while his lovely waltz number "Liz-Anne" adds some nice contrast to the set, eliciting one of Getz's best solos in the process. The group rounds things out with fine ballad readings of "I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face" and "For All We Know".

This newly reissued vinyl addition is a ‘MUST HAVE’ title for for both Getz and Tjader fans.

Stan Getz: one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists.

Cal Tjader: The legendary percussionist who is often linked to the development of Latin rock and acid jazz. Although fusing jazz with Latin music is often categorized as "Latin jazz" (or, earlier, "Afro-Cuban jazz"), Tjader's output swung freely between both styles.

Features:
• Prestige Records 65th Anniversary Re-issue
• 120g Vinyl Reissue

Selections:
Side One:
1. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
2. For All We Know
3. Ginza
Side Two:
1. Crow's Nest
2. Liz Anne
3. Big Bear
4. My Buddy