Catch The Groove: Live At The Penthouse (1963-1967) [2 CD]

# Catch The Groove: Live At The Penthouse (1963-1967) Step into the Seattle jazz scene at its finest with Cal Tjader's electrifying live performances captured in intimate detail. This 2-LP set documents the vibraphone virtuoso and his ensemble bringing pure groove to the legendary Penthouse nightclub—where the energy was real and the music never stopped swinging. Recorded across five transformative years, these sessions showcase Tjader at his most relaxed and inventive, trading solos with top-tier sidemen while audiences lean in close. From Latin-tinged standards to loose interpretations of jazz classics, every track crackles with spontaneous joy. This pressing delivers the warmth and presence these live recordings deserve—crisp cymbal shimmer, woody vibraphone tones, and that perfect pocket rhythm section clarity. Perfect for collectors seeking authentic, unvarnished Cal Tjader or anyone who loves jazz that swings like it means it. A time capsule of West Coast cool.