La Onda Va Bien is the recording that launched the Concord Picante label in 1980 and the first of a half-dozen albums that Cal Tjader would make for Concord. This is a Cal Tjader classic, a fact recognized when it was honored with a Grammy for "Best Latin Recording." From the mesmerizing "Speak Low" to the blazing-hot "Mambo Mindoro" to the tasty "Sabor," Cal Tjader’s vibrant vibraphone resonates with a previously-unheard depth and nuance on this audiophile 45-RPM release. Features Cal Tjader on vibes, Mark Levine on piano and Poncho Sanchez on congas.
The LPs were plated and pressed at Record Technology, Inc. on 180-gram virgin vinyl. Stan Ricker mastered the limited two-LP set at half-speed and cut it at 45 RPM. The gatefold jackets are each individually numbered.
Track Listing
1. Speak Low
2. Serengeti
3. Star Eyes
4. Mambo Mindoro
5. Aleluia
6. I Remember You
7. Linda Chicana
8. Sabor
9. Speak Low
10. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me