Fantasy · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Cal Tjader-Stan Getz Sextet
| Recorded | Feb 8, 1958 |
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| Label | Fantasy |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 243679 |
The record
A West Coast summit of cool tones, pairing Getz's breathy tenor against Tjader's ringing vibes, with a young Scott LaFaro already hinting at the harmonic freedom he'd bring to jazz bass. Guaraldi and Duran round out a session that feels loose and conversational, more late-night jam than studio date.
Session personnel
- Scott LaFaro — bass
- Billy Higgins — drums
- Eddie Duran — guitar
- Vince Guaraldi — piano
- Stan Getz — saxophone
- Cal Tjader — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1958 | Fantasy · Fantasy 3266 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Red Translucent earliest on file · laminated sleeve |
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| 1958 | Fantasy — STEREO |
| 1958 | Fantasy · 8005 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Blue Translucent |
| 1958 | Fantasy · 8005 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Red Translucent |
| 1963 | Vocalion (3) · LAE 557 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 1963 | Vocalion (3) · SEA 557 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo · laminated sleeve |
| 1990 | Original Jazz Classics · OJCCD-275-2 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1990 | Jazz Heritage · 514147X — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1992 | Original Jazz Classics · OJCCD-275-2 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | Original Jazz Classics · OJC-275 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| — | Vogue · LAE 557 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
Follow the players
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Billy Higgins also plays on
Eddie Duran also plays on