Amazonas

Cal Tjader ventures into Brazilian jazz territory on Amazonas, a distinctive departure from his Fantasy Records catalogue. Produced by Airto with arrangements by George Duke, the album captures a vibrant '70s Brazilian sound infused with California sensibilities. Featuring Egberto Gismonti on keyboards, Hermeto Pascoal on flute, David Amaro on guitar, and Raul De Souza on trombone, with George Duke contributing additional keyboards, the set showcases Tjader's versatility across standout tracks including a reimagined version of Joao Donato's "Amazonas," alongside "Mindoro," "Corine," "Noa Noa," and "Cahuenga."