About This Song
About "'Round Midnight (live)" by Cal Tjader
Midnight hangs heavy in Tjader's 'Round Midnight,' the vibes casting long, blue shadows across the Monterey stage. The quintet leans into the tune's inherent loneliness, but live, a flicker of defiance emerges—a slow-burning resilience. It's after-hours jazz with a pulse, both haunted and resolute.