The Subtle Mastery of Cal Tjader - "Viva Cepeda"
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In the 1950s, Cal Tjader made quite a name for himself with his combination of vibraphone jazz/bebop and Afro-Cuban rhythms. His band contained top notch players like Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo, as well as a pianist named Vince Gauraldi - who would later become very well known for writing the music for "Peanuts".
Cal Tjader was a great vibraphonist who clearly followed in the footsteps of Milt Jackson. His mellow touch and bebop lines were perfectly suited for the combination with a typical Afro-Cuban percussion section.
In 1959, he released the album "Latin Concert" on Fantasy Records. The opening track is a tune called "Viva Cepeda". Cal Tjader was a west-coaster, and in 1958 the San Francisco Giants baseball team had a sensational young rookie from Puerto Rico named Orlando Cepeda....hence the name of the tune.
Here's the original: • Viva Cepeda (Remastered)
I'm always happy to be able to draw connections between my two favorite things: music and baseball!
This tune is actually the first Cal Tjader track I ever heard - I bought the CD when I was in college at the suggestion of a teacher. I instantly fell in love with the album, and actually started playing congas at that time as well. I used to practice congas and drums along with this record, trying to imitate the feel of the 2:3 clave rhythms.
Cal uses some really interesting harmonic devices in this solo, and also demonstrates his excellent knowledge and sense for Cuban rhythm, particularly the clave. I've analyzed the song and parts of his solo for you in this video.
I hope you enjoy these videos and find them helpful! I also hope you are inspired to check out more of Cal Tjader's music! Thanks for watching.
-Tim
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Cal wasnt a showoff, he didnt have to be. He had soul.
Love seeing you do Cal Tjader. I absolutely love him. Great work.
Well said in the video, Cal is a real PRO, nothing too fancy or too flashy...just PURE TASTE
This was a treat to watch. Your analysis/insight of Cal was really interesting and informative. Thank you Tim👏
Exelent Tim....
Sehr gut! Wunderbar! Danke!
@TimCollinsVibes
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Sehr gerne!
True GOAT
Love that song! saludos de Mexico!!
I told you will love the album
90% of the time I had no idea what this man was saying but this is probably the best video I’ve ever seen!
Super, vielen Dank, Tim. Cal Tjader ist ein unterschätzter Meister.
@TimCollinsVibes
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Finde ich auch! Ich habe viel von ihm gelernt. Danke
Great job breaking down Viva Cepeda, brought memories of going to music school here in San Francisco. I approached Cal Tjader back in 1981-82 and after seeing him at The Great American Music Hall venue I asked him if I could take vibes lessons from him. He told me he was back on the road touring, his album (one of my favorites) "La Onda Va Bien" had won the Grammy and he wasn't taking on students. He recommended me to John Rae and excellent all around Percussionist, vibist on his own right. John was a great teacher and really steered me in the right direction. Being a working musicians in the SF Bay Area has given me the opportunity to work with the guys featured in La Onda Va Bien: Mark Levine, Roger Glenn, Rob Fisher, Vince Lateano - haven't played with Poncho Sanchez. I'll check some of your other videos sometime later.
I been sleeping on this masterpiece song from him unfortunately.Not Anymore‼️My top favorite from him is his remake of "Ill Wind (You're Blowing Me No Good)".Thank You‼️
You are PHENOMENAL breaking down these Jazz Masters! All things I have always wondered and instead danced the nights away lol...
Man this was so enjoyable! Fantastic breakdown.
Thank you very much for this breakdown ! Cal was heard a lot here in Puerto Rico. Gracias
Cepeda was adored in San Francisco as the first Giants star not inherited from New York. Perhaps one of the most enduring manifestations of the love San Francisco had for the Baby Bull is song recorded by the legendary Cal Tjader Quintet (Tjader on vibes, Cuba's Mongo Santamaria on congas, Al McKibbon on bass, Vince Guaraldi #CharlieBrownXmas on piano, and Cepeda's compatriot Willie Bobo on timbales) while they were fixtures at SF's Black Hawk jazz night club: "Viva Cepeda" 1:17 kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4itrrKGk5zMm9Y.htmlsi=GPQIOefui4LO4miB Orlando Cepeda, ibae
Great video
Nice.
Love this CD. My dad gave me his copy. Cubano Chant is my favorite track. Fun fact: it was also sampled on De La Souls song "Watch Out"... I'm a hip hop head but I love jazz and Latin jazz cause of my dad. Glad I found your channel 🤘🏼
Lots of great information: Harmonic analysis, Clave explanation and solo analysis all in one video. Superb. Thanks Tim.
Genial breakdown!!! Of an epic tune!! 10/10 bravo caballero!
The Master
What an amazing all-star lineup! I think this tune is on one of the "Caliente" albums too. Awesome breakdown. Thanks for the excellent vid friend! 🤩✌️🎼🎶🎵
This is incredible! thanks!
This is fantastic Tim! One of my favorite tunes/records.
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Max!! Miss you man. Hope you are well.
Absolutely great Tim!!!
@TimCollinsVibes
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir David!
Excellent video. Thanks a lot!
Loving these breakdown videos!
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for these videos man!
Thanks Tim, great job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
BUENA REACCION GRINGO!!!!
To the one person who disliked this video, could you comment and explain why?
Do you know where to get sheet music for his music? Having a hard time finding it for vibraphone.
@TimCollinsVibes
3 жыл бұрын
I've never seen any..
Pure Salsa clave!!!
@joseavilapiano4559
10 ай бұрын
Pure "Clave de Son" pure AFRO-CUBAN MAMBO. In those days all those cuban rhythms had names: Son montuno, Mambo, Chachacha, Guaracha, Guajira, Guaguanco (Rumba), Danzon and many others. Nobody call them Salsa