Cal Tjader Quintet & Armando Perazza - Latin + Jazz = Cal Tjader (1968/1990) [Hi-Res]

Recorded probably February 1968 at Red Onion Club, Aspen, Colorado.
Vibraphonist Cal Tjader is in typically fine form on this live set from 1968. His quintet at the time featured Armand Perazza on congas and pianist Joe Kloess and his repertoire ranged from Afro-Cuban jazz to occasional straightahead tunes. Six of the eight selections on this date are originals by band members or Gary McFarland. Although Tjader had been playing this style of music for 15 years by this time, he still was quite creative and enthusiastic, and is heard throughout in excellent form.
A rare gem from Cal – featuring some excellent Latin tracks recorded when he was working with the quintet that included congolero Armando Peraza. There's a feel here that's similar to Cal's best Latin work for Verve – straight, uncomplicated, but also with groovy flourishes that open things up nicely. Includes two tracks dedicated to Mr. Peraza – "Armando's Quajira" and "Armando's Bossa" – plus loads of other goodies like "Song for Pat", "The Touch", and "Milo's Other Samba". Plus, we don't think we've ever seen these sides on wax before!