{"product_id":"cal-tjader-the-prophet-114463","title":"The Prophet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCal Tjader\u0026#039;s \u0026#34;The Prophet,\u0026#34; recorded in 1968 in New York and Los Angeles and released the same year on Verve, captures the vibraphonist at a moment of artistic expansion, blending his signature Latin jazz foundation with a more orchestrated, textural approach. Arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards, the album features a refined ensemble including João Donato on organ, Red Mitchell on bass, Ed Thigpen on drums, and Hubert Laws on flute, whose contributions help shape its polished, atmospheric sound. Drawing on a broad palette of jazz, Latin, and blues influences, \u0026#34;The Prophet\u0026#34; reflects Tjader\u0026#039;s growing interest in composition and arrangement, balancing melodic elegance with rhythmic sophistication. Several of the album\u0026#039;s compositions were written by Brazilian pianist João Donato, including \u0026#34;Warm Song,\u0026#34; \u0026#34;Aquarius,\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;Tema Teimoso,\u0026#34; adding a distinctive harmonic warmth and subtle bossa nova influence to the overall character. From the breezy bossa nova feel of \u0026#34;Tema Teimoso\u0026#34; to the introspective tone of \u0026#34;The Loner\u0026#34; and the blues-inflected close of \u0026#34;Cal\u0026#039;s Bluedoo,\u0026#34; the album presents a cohesive, forward-looking statement that highlights Tjader\u0026#039;s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversatility while maintaining the warmth and accessibility that defined his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerve Vault Series: Cut and mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by Optimal. Single sleeve with iconic original artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xxmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTracklisting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Prophet (1968)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA1 Souled Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA2 Warm Song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA3 The Prophet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA4 Aquarius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eB1 Cal\u0026#039;s Bluedo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eB2 A Time For Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eB3 Tema Teimoso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eB4 The Loner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cal Tjader","offers":[{"title":"OS","offer_id":47680805273652,"sku":"521734000","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4876\/6516\/files\/Cal-Tjader_The-Prophet_Verve-Vault-Vinyl_s521734_o8027904_a626714_v13842056.5190e36e.png?v=1776069403","url":"https:\/\/eustore.everythingjazz.com\/products\/cal-tjader-the-prophet-114463","provider":"JazzEcho + Everything Jazz EU ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}