Cal Tjader-Plays Mary Stallings-Sings by Cal Tjader, Mary Stallings, released on Fantasy in 1962.

Review by Dave Nathan

Mary Stallings was just 22 at the time this album, her first, was cut in 1961. Fortunately, she was teamed up with a group of top professionals led by vibist Cal Tjader. She also sticks with mostly tried and true material, with Duke Ellington's songs getting a big play. Tjader is not a virtuoso on the vibes, but has made a name for himself because of his attachment to Latin rhythms...The vibes player also loosens up on up-tempo tunes like "It Ain't Necessarily So." The singer has a powerful voice with a straight from the shoulder, no holds barred delivery...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7qwk2QwroQ

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