Cal Tjader

1925–1982 (age 57)

Musician

Biography

Cal Tjader delighted audiences with rhythms that blended jazz and Latin traditions, sharing joy through music and inspiring fellow musicians with his inventive spirit.

He remains celebrated for opening ears to new harmonies, and his grave at The Italian Cemetery is a place of continued appreciation for his melodies.

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