Calderon, Juan Carlos
Bloque 6
"Bloque 6" (1968), by Juan Carlos Calderón, is a landmark in the history of modern Spanish jazz, quite different from the later phase of his career, when he incorporated elements of fusion under the influence of funk, disco, and even flamenco. For the recording of this album, he was joined by prominent Spanish jazz musicians such as Pedro Iturralde, Vlady Bas, and Pepe Nieto. In the United States, it was awarded Best International Jazz Album in 1969 and reissued on CD by Blue Note many years later. First time vinyl reissue.