{"product_id":"tjader-cal-prophet-verve-vault-series-199957015141","title":"TJADER,CAL - PROPHET (VERVE VAULT SERIES) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected: 6\/19\/26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Cal Tjader's \n  \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e\n  , recorded in 1968 in New York and Los Angeles and released the same year on Verve, captures the vibraphonist at a\n  moment of artistic expansion, blending his signature Latin jazz foundation with a more orchestrated, textural\n  approach.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards, the album features a refined ensemble including\n  João Donato on organ, Red Mitchell on bass, Ed Thigpen on drums, and Hubert Laws on flute, whose contributions help\n  shape its polished, atmospheric sound. Drawing on a broad palette of jazz, Latin, and blues influences, \n  \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e\n   reflects Tjader's growing interest in composition and arrangement, balancing melodic elegance with rhythmic\n  sophistication.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Several of the album's compositions were written by Brazilian pianist João Donato, including \"Warm Song,\" \"Aquarius,\"\n  and \"Tema Teimoso,\" adding a distinctive harmonic warmth and subtle bossa nova influence to the overall character.\n  From the breezy bossa nova feel of \"Tema Teimoso\" to the introspective tone of \"The Loner\" and the blues-inflected\n  close of \"Cal's Bluedoo,\" the album presents a cohesive, forward-looking statement that highlights Tjader's\n  versatility while maintaining the warmth and accessibility that defined his work.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Tracks:\n    \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSouled Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAquarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCal's Bluedo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Time for Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTema Teimoso\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Loner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  Verve\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Experience Vinyl Preorder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51190485418269,"sku":"VRV241658.1","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/3463\/files\/16.jpg?v=1776868268","url":"https:\/\/experiencevinyl.com\/products\/tjader-cal-prophet-verve-vault-series-199957015141","provider":"Experience Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}