{"product_id":"cal-tjader-10","title":"Cal Tjader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 06\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 Gram \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCal Tjader's The Prophet (recorded in 1968 in New York \u0026amp; Los Angeles and released the same year on Verve) captures the vibraphonist at a moment of artistic expansion, blending his signature Latin jazz with a more orchestrated, textural approach. Arranged\/conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards, the album features an ensemble including Joao Donato (organ), Red Mitchell (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums), and Hubert Laws (flute). Drawing on a broad palette of jazz, Latin, and blues influences, The Prophet reflects Tjader's growing interest in composition and arrangement, balancing melodic elegance with rhythmic sophistication. Several of the album's compositions were written by Brazilian pianist Joao Donato, adding a harmonic warmth and subtle bossa nova influence to the overall character. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouled Out\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm Song\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProphet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarius\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCal's Bluedo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime for Love\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTema Teimoso\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Prophet (180 Gram)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43445895233625,"sku":null,"price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/4509241-3588778.jpg?v=1781284713","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/cal-tjader-10","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}