| In a Latin Bag | ||||
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| Released | November 1961 | |||
| Recorded | August 28–29, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 32:31 | |||
| Label | Verve V/V6 8419 | |||
| Producer | Creed Taylor | |||
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In a Latin Bag is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Cal Tjader featuring performances recorded in 1961 and released on the Verve label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Cal Tjader recorded prolifically for Verve during the first half of the 1960s, though this is one of his lesser-known dates ... it is well worth snapping up if found". [3]
All compositions by Cal Tjader except where noted.
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