Cal Tjader
- January 9, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Cal Tjader |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 16, 1925(1925-07-16) |
| Age | 99 |
| Date Of Death | 1982-05-05 |
| Birthplace | St. Louis |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Missouri |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Cal Tjader Biography
| Name | Cal Tjader |
| Birthday | Jul 16 |
| Birth Year | 1925 |
| Place Of Birth | St. Louis |
| Home Town | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Callen R. Tjader, Victoria S. Wallace |
Cal Tjader is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on July 16, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. This famous vibraphone player, drummer and pianist played a significant role in the development of Latin rock and acid jazz music over his four-decade career. For his album La Onda Va Bien, he was awarded a Grammy Award in 1980.
During college, he met jazz pianist During his college years, he met jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. The two eventually formed the Dave Brubeck Octet, a music group that included saxophonist Paul Desmond.. They formed the During his college years, he met jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. The two eventually formed the Dave Brubeck Octet, a music group that included saxophonist Paul Desmond. Octet music group, which included Paul Desmond as saxophonist.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in San Mateo by his Swedish vaudeville performers parents.
Cal Tjader Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Drummer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Cal Tjader is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cal Tjader 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After his service as an Army medic during World War II, Bill studied under the G.I. Bill at San Jose State College, and San Francisco State College.
He founded his Cal Tjader Modern Mambo Quintet in 1954. It included Carlos Duran as bassist and Manuel Duran as pianist.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Cal Tjader Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Cal Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cal Tjader celebrates birthday on July 16 of every year.
Is Cal Tjader still alive?
May 5, 1982
Where is Cal Tjader from?
St. Louis, MO
What instrument does Cal Tjader play?
Tjader played drums and bongos as well as vibes. His mother had played piano, and his father was in vaudeville.