{"product_id":"cal-tjader-the-prophet-verve-vault-series","title":"The Prophet (Verve Vault Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCal Tjader’s \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArranged 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a broad palette of jazz, Latin, and blues influences,\u003cem\u003e The Prophet \u003c\/em\u003ereflects Tjader’s growing interest in composition and arrangement, balancing melodic elegance with rhythmic sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the album’s compositions were written by Brazilian pianist João Donato, including “Warm Song,” “Aquarius,” and “Tema Teimoso,” adding a distinctive harmonic warmth and subtle bossa nova influence to the overall character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the breezy bossa nova feel of “Tema Teimoso” to the introspective tone of “The Loner” and the blues-inflected close of “Cal’s Bluedoo,” the album presents a cohesive, forward-looking statement that highlights Tjader’s versatility while maintaining the warmth and accessibility that defined his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased: June 2026\u003cbr\u003eCat: 5701514\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Verve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eListen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e1. Souled Out\u003cbr\u003e2. Warm Song\u003cbr\u003e3. The Prophet\u003cbr\u003e4. Aquarius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e1. Cal's Bluedo\u003cbr\u003e2. A Time For Love\u003cbr\u003e3. Tema Teimoso\u003cbr\u003e4. The Loner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cal Tjader","offers":[{"title":"LP-Black","offer_id":56716445909378,"sku":"19\/06\/26-DISUNI","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1795\/4365\/files\/0x1900-000000-80-0-0_6.jpg?v=1781782587","url":"https:\/\/recordculture.com\/products\/cal-tjader-the-prophet-verve-vault-series","provider":"Record Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}