Cal Tjader 100, all star celebration at 229, London.

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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An all-star celebration of Cal Tjader, the Latin Jazz vibesman who would have been turning 100 years old on Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Callen Radcliffe Tjader Jr. was an American Latin Jazz musician who primarily recorded playing the vibraphone but was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timbales and piano.

Cal Tjader started his career alongside Dave Brubeck in the late 1940’s before joining George Shearing’s group in the early 1950’s. In 1954 he formed the Cal Tjader Modern Mambo Quintet.

Expect to hear Cal Tjader classics performed live by some of the UK’s finest Latin Jazz musicians.

Tickets here;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/cal-tjader-100/229/3375294

229 London
229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
020 7631 8379