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Cal TjaderCal Tjader Cal Tjader American vibraphonist (1925–1982) Callen Radcliffe Tjader Jr. (/ˈdʒeɪdər/ JAY-dər; July 16, 1925 – May 5, 1982) was an American Latin Jazz musician, often described as the most successful non-Latino Latin musician.[1] He explored other jazz idioms, especially small group modern jazz, even as he continued to perform music of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2023) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Cal Tjader Tjader in 1958 Background information Birth name Callen Radcliffe Tjader Jr. Born (1925-07-16)July 16, 1925 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Origin San Mateo, California, U.S. Died May 5, 1982(1982-05-05) (aged 56) Manila, Philippines Genres Jazz Latin jazz bebop Afro jazz beautiful music Occupations Vibraphonist… (Source: Wikipedia)
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