Cal tjader –

Prophet (verve vault series)

Cal Tjader's The Prophet (recorded in 1968 in New York & 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.

Country of Pressing	US
Artist	Cal Tjader
Released	2026
Music Genre	Blues and Pop / Rock
Label	VERVE
Condition	New
UPC	199957015141
SKU	al-199957015141

1.1 Souled Out
1.2 Warm Song
1.3 Prophet
1.4 Aquarius
1.5 Cal's Bluedo
1.6 Time for Love
1.7 Tema Teimoso
1.8 Loner