Thursday Night Jazz: Salsamba’s Tribute to Cal Tjader ft. Chris Barrick

In this vibrant Thursday Night Jazz concert curated by bass icon Paul Thompson Pittsburgh-based Latin jazz quintet Salsamba and special guest Chris Barrick take to the stage to honor the life and music of jazz icon Cal Tjader.
“2025 celebrates the 100th birthday of the late great vibraphonist Cal Tjader. Known as the most successful non-Latino Latin musician he is firmly established as one of the great jazz artists of the 20th century having worked with Dave Brubeck George Shearing Oliver Nelson and others before going on to play with Eddie Palmieri Poncho Sanchez Airto and many others to help establish Latin Jazz music around the world. His music is important grooving and timeless.” —Paul Thompson
Salsamba and Chris Barrick will perform original arrangements of some of the tunes Cal Tjader made famous including “Sabor” “Vive Cepeda” and “Soul Sauce.”

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