The Prophet (Verve Vault) LP TSOV-00197 to create a stunning return

to create a stunning return to form

To call BBQ just a one-man band would be like calling his influences just rock'n roll

Helping Casablancas achieve his vision was veteran engineer Jason Lader and Bright Eyes multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis

with a focus on his early career

The Prophet (Verve Vault) LP TSOV-00197 to create a stunning returnCal Tjaders The Prophet, recorded in 1968 in New York and Los Angeles and released the same year on Verve, captures the vibraphonist at a moment of artistic expansion, blending his signature Latin jazz foundation with a more orchestrated, textural approach. Arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky and produced by Esmond Edwards, the album features a refined ensemble including Joo Donato on organ, Red Mitchell on bass, Ed Thigpen on drums, and Hubert Laws