Fantasy · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Cal Tjader
| Recorded | c. 1958 |
|---|---|
| Label | Fantasy |
| Catalog | 3253 |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 590996 |
The record
Guaraldi's comping and Wright's walking bass frame the vibes on this quartet date, Tjader easing cool-toned swing and light Latin shading into Fantasy's catalog. A mid-decade session that shows the working group finding its footing.
Session personnel
- Eugene Wright — bass
- Al Torre — drums
- Vince Guaraldi — piano
- Cal Tjader — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | Fantasy · 3253 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Red Translucent earliest on file |
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| 1961 | Fantasy · 3313 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Red Translucent |
| 1961 | Fantasy · 3253 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Red Translucent |
| 1962 | Fantasy — STEREO |
| — | Fantasy · F-8084 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| — | Fantasy · 8084 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| — | Fantasy · 3313 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
Follow the players
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Al Torre also plays on
Vince Guaraldi also plays on