Customer Reviews

Soul Sauce

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This was the first Cal Tjader cd/album I bought. I think my Uncle recommended it from when he was a kid (he's got good taste). All of Tjader's music is very easy to listen to, very rhythmic, very hip, very chic. A friend, though, did say that he only likes Tjader in small doses (maybe he doesn't care for the vibes or maybe thinks it's too lounge-y). Regardless, Tjader is in fine form here on this mid-60s session. This is a popular album and is a good place to start for people who do not own any Cal Tjader cd's. Buy Soul Sauce first, then try out others if you like it.

...this is a really good start. How a white guy from Chicago became the king of Latin jazz in his day is a whole other story, but talent had something to do with it ;) My favorite on this CD is Tanya, the title track and Ming have been mentioned in other reviews; several of the tracks are a little slower and cooler (Leyte, Somewhere in the Night, Spring Is Here, for example). All in all a good roundup of Tjader's styles.

Two things influenced my decision to buy this CD. 1) The tobasco sauce cover art and 2) The title. I wouldn't recommend most purchase decisions being made in this manner, but this one worked out for me. Hey, I liked it so much that I adopted the name as my Amazon nickname!

Cal Tjader's name comes up pretty often in the lounge/bachelor pad style of music. This CD's tracks feature Cal Tjader on vibes over infectuous latin beats. Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Willie Bobo and others mix on this album to brew up "Soul Sauce" - too mellow to really "cook" - but it is definitely "smokin'." These tunes are perfect for chill mode or a trendy cocktail party.

If you like vibes, latin jazz, or just something cool, give Soul Sauce a listen.

This Album was one of Cal Tjader's best, the sound quality on CD improved a great deal from what I remember, all the tracks are "EXCELLENT"!!

Cal Tjader went to the next level in his craft with this album, which probably influenced many great bands (look for the Herbaliser in "take London"). Wonderfully executed, with a smooth clean latin vibe, Cal isn't afraid to step off the tracks and go beyond clich?s of Latin music. very good

This cd is exactly what I hoped it would be. I play it while I'm cooking or entertaining because it is perfect background music. It makes me want a fondue pot and a set of bongos. Oh,wait, I have bongos already! Anyway, for someone ready to explore latin jazz this is a perfect intro. For those already into latin jazz, Cal Tjader is a must-have. I plan on expanding my collection of his music.

I heard this album on WEMU in Ypsilanti, Michigan, last summer and it was love at first ear. It's retro and it's fresh at the same time. Great for chilling at home, or for ambient music at a summer BBQ.

I'm no jazz fan per se... I just liked that original "Soul Sauce". They called it "Guachi Guaro" ...to me it sounded like "What chu wadda". When my girl friend expressed an interest in having this, it was not a difficult decision to go for this digital version. I highly recommend that you under 60 people, who have no clue about Cal Tjader and latin jazz, listen to a clip of "Soul Sauce" and what ever other title on this album strikes your fancy.

I like to play this album in the summer. It's fun to listen to outside while you're BBQing or running around the yard in your bathing suit.

Recorded in 1964, this is an often overlooked latin jazz classic. This is a perfect summer disc to relax to. This is definatly not a challenging listen, but that is a large part of its appeal.

Perfect for cooking dinner to.