{"product_id":"cal-tjader-the-prophet-1968-new-lp-record-2026-verve-180-gram-vinyl-jazz-latin-jazz-bossa-nova","title":"Cal Tjader - The Prophet (1968) - New LP Record 2026 Verve 180 gram Vinyl - Jazz \/ Latin Jazz \/ Bossa Nova","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCal Tjader - The Prophet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e1. Souled Out\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e2. Warm Song\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e3. Prophet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e4. Aquarius\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e5. Cal's Bluedo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e6. Time for Love\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e7. Tema Teimoso\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e8. Loner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPC: \u003cstrong\u003e199957015141\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45955448176838,"sku":"199957015141","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1377\/6983\/files\/4509241-3588778.jpg?v=1781727881","url":"https:\/\/www.shugarecords.com\/products\/cal-tjader-the-prophet-1968-new-lp-record-2026-verve-180-gram-vinyl-jazz-latin-jazz-bossa-nova","provider":"Shuga Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}