Plugs In by Cal Tjader (CD, Mar-1995, DCC Compact Classics)

Album Features
UPC:	010963062229
Artist:	Cal Tjader
Format:	CD
Release Year:	1995
Record Label:	DCC Compact Classics
Genre:	Jazz Instrument, Latin

Track Listing
1. Alonzo
2. Lady Madonna
3. Nica's Dream
4. Spooky
5. St. Croix
6. Tra-La-La Song
7. Morning Mist
8. Get out of My Way

Details
Playing Time:	34 min.
Producer:	Gary McFarland
Distributor:	Dunhill Compact Classics
Recording Type:	Studio
Recording Mode:	Stereo
SPAR Code:	n/a

Album Notes
Personnel: Cal Tjader (vibraphone); Al Zulaica (Fender Rhodes piano); Jim McCabe (fretless bass); Johnny Rae (drums); Armando Peraza (congas); John Rae (percussion).Liner Note Author: Mort Goode.Recording information: Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA (02/20/1969/02/21/1969).The mostly obscure material (other than "Nica's Dream") and the time period may make one think that is an overtly commercial release from vibraphonist Cal Tjader. Although he utilizes the electric piano of Al Zulaica and electric bassist Jim McCabe (in addition to Armando Peraza and John Rae on percussion), Cal Tjader's music on the Live at the Lighthouse sessions found on Plugs In is actually not all that different from his usual infectious brand of Latin jazz. The ensembles swing, there are plenty of heated rhythms, and the melodies are embraced with enthusiasm. The brief playing time (33 minutes) is a minus, and few surprises occur, but the music is enjoyable. ~ Scott Yanow

Editorial Reviews
...experiment[s] with applying the Tjader touch to...pop hits of the day...and Brazillian themes...but the honest Latin and jazz content dominate...
Jazziz (19951201)