Cal Tjader "West Side Story" 1962 Jazz LP Signed Autograph Fantasy

Cal Tjader(Fantasy 8054)-"West Side Story"-LP. Cal Tjader was undoubtedly the most famous non-Latino leader of Latin jazz bands, an extraordinary distinction. From the 1950s until his death, he was practically the point man between the worlds of Latin jazz and mainstream bop; his light, rhythmic, joyous vibraphone manner could comfortably embrace both styles. His numerous recordings for Fantasy and Verve and long-standing presence in the San Francisco Bay Area eventually had a profound influence upon Carlos Santana, and thus Latin rock. He also played drums and bongos, the latter most notably on the George Shearing Quintet's puckishly titled "Rap Your Troubles in Drums," and would occasionally sit in on piano as well. The LP has been autographed on the front cover by Cal Tjader with a fountain pen in blue.............CONDITION OF VINYL,COVER AND AUTOGRAPH IS VG.RECORD IS IN ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVE.