Album · 1974

Tambu

Released
1974
Label
Fantasy
Catalogue no.
F-9453
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
36:27
Country
US

“Tambu” is an album by Cal Tjader and Charlie Byrd, released in 1974 on Fantasy. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 36:27. Jazz standards on the record include “Black Narcissus”. The line-up features Cal Tjader (timbales, vibraphone), Charlie Byrd (electric guitar, acoustic guitar), John Heard (bass), Mayuto Correa (percussion) and Michael Wolff (electric piano, piano).

Who played on Tambu

  • Cal Tjader timbales, vibraphone all tracks
  • Charlie Byrd electric guitar, acoustic guitar all tracks
  • John Heard bass all tracks
  • Mayuto Correa percussion all tracks
  • Michael Wolff electric piano, piano on 7 tracks
  • Michael Stephans drums (drum set), percussion on 6 tracks
  • Dick Berk percussion, drums (drum set) on 5 tracks
  • Gene “Joe” Byrd bass on 1 track
  • Michael Smithe congas on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Tambu (Tombo in 7/4) — Airto Moreira 6:12
  2. A2 Tereza My Love 4:24
  3. A3 Black Narcissus standard — Joe Henderson 5:05
  4. A4 Sad Eyes 3:04
  5. B1 My Cherie Amour 4:35
  6. B2 San Francisco River 4:12
  7. B3 Samba de Oneida 5:12
  8. B4 Don't Lend Your Guitar to Anyone 3:43

Production

  • Eddie Harris recording
  • Orrin Keepnews producer

More albums by Cal Tjader and Charlie Byrd

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Tambu?

The line-up of Tambu includes Cal Tjader (timbales, vibraphone), Charlie Byrd (electric guitar, acoustic guitar), John Heard (bass), Mayuto Correa (percussion), Michael Wolff (electric piano, piano), Michael Stephans (drums (drum set), percussion), Dick Berk (percussion, drums (drum set)) and Gene “Joe” Byrd (bass).

Which label released Tambu?

Tambu was released in 1974 on Fantasy (F-9453).

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