Salsamba’s Tribute to Cal Tjader ft. Chris Barrick at Alphabet City, Northside

Eric Susoeff: guitar; George Jones: congas; Eric DeFade: flute, saxophone; Paul Thompson: bass; Thomas Wendt: drums; Chris Barrick: vibraphone

In Person - and online stream -

“2025 celebrates the 100th birthday of the late, great vibraphonist Cal Tjader. Known as the most successful non-Latino Latin musician, he is firmly established as one of the great jazz artists of the 20th century, having worked with Dave Brubeck, George Shearing, Oliver Nelson, and others before going on to play with Eddie Palmieri, Poncho Sanchez, Airto, and many others to help establish Latin Jazz music around the world. His music is important, grooving, and timeless.” —Paul Thompson

Salsamba and Chris Barrick will perform original arrangements of some of the tunes Cal Tjader made famous, including “Sabor,” “Vive Cepeda,” and “Soul Sauce.”

Eric Sussoeff, George Jones, Eric DeFade, Thomas Wendt, Paul Thompson