Cal Tjader 100

229 Great Portland Street, 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN

Cal Tjader 100

229 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN

This show is for over 18's only. ID may be required at the door.
Description

An all-star celebration of Cal Tjader, the Latin Jazz vibesman who would have been turning 100 years old on Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Callen Radcliffe Tjader Jr. was an American Latin Jazz musician who primarily recorded playing the vibraphone but was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timbales and piano.

Cal Tjader started his career alongside Dave Brubeck in the late 1940's before joining George Shearing's group in the early 1950's. In 1954 he formed the Cal Tjader Modern Mambo Quintet.

Expect to hear Cal Tjader classics performed live by some of the UK's finest Latin Jazz musicians.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Genre
Dates & times

Wednesday, 16 Jul 2025 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Important information - please read

An all-star celebration of Cal Tjader, the Latin Jazz vibesman who would have been turning 100 years old on Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Callen Radcliffe Tjader Jr. was an American Latin Jazz musician who primarily recorded playing the vibraphone but was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timbales and piano.

Cal Tjader started his career alongside Dave Brubeck in the late 1940's before joining George Shearing's group in the early 1950's. In 1954 he formed the Cal Tjader Modern Mambo Quintet.

Expect to hear Cal Tjader classics performed live by some of the UK's finest Latin Jazz musicians.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

This show is for over 18's only. ID may be required at the door.
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.

Free Ticket

£5.95 Booking fee per person

Location

229 Great Portland Street

229 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5PN

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