Cal Tjader / Stan Getz Sextet

Cal Tjader-Stan Getz Sextet Review

 

by Stephen Cook

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 thing 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." A recommended title for both Getz and Tjader fans.   AllMusic

Cal Tjader                    Stan Getz  

Cal Tjader   Stan Getz Sextet       

All compositions by Cal Tjader except where noted.

1. "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" (Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner) - 3:59
2. "For All We Know" (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) - 5:45
3. "Ginza Samba" (Vince Guaraldi) - 10:57
4. "Crow's Nest" - 8:18
5. "Liz-Anne" - 3:47
6. "Big Bear" - 4:33  
7. "My Buddy" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) - 5:14

• Cal Tjader - vibraphone
• Stan Getz - tenor saxophone
• Vince Guaraldi - piano
• Eddie Duran - guitar
• Scott LaFaro - bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

Cal Tjader-Stan Getz Sextet is an album by vibraphonist Cal Tjader and saxophonist Stan Getz recorded in 1958 and first released on the Fantasy label.^[1]

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