✎ About Cal Tjader

Cal Tjader net worth and salary: Cal Tjader is a Drummer who has a net worth of $15 Million. Cal Tjader was born in in July 16, 1925. During his four-decade music career, this famous vibraphone player, drummer, and pianist contributed greatly to the development of the acid jazz and Latin rock music genres. He received a 1980 Grammy Award for an album titled La Onda Va Bien.
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🎂 Cal Tjader - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Cal Tjader is 99 years, 4 months and 5 days old. Cal Tjader will celebrate 100rd birthday on a Wednesday 16th of July 2025. Below we countdown to Cal Tjader upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Cal Tjader
Occupation	Drummer
Age	99 years old
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Born	July 16, 1925 (Missouri)
Birthday	July 16
Town/City	Missouri
Nationality	Missouri

🌙 Zodiac

Cal Tjader’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Cal Tjader was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

About

During his four-decade music career, this famous vibraphone player, drummer, and pianist contributed greatly to the development of the acid jazz and Latin rock music genres. He received a 1980 Grammy Award for an album titled La Onda Va Bien.

Before Fame

After serving during World War II as a United States Army medic, he studied under the G.I. Bill at San Jose State College and San Francisco State College.

Trivia

In 1954, he established his Cal Tjader Modern Mambo Quintet, a group that included pianist Manuel Duran and bassist Carlos Duran.

Family Life

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was raised primarily in San Mateo, California, by his Swedish, vaudeville performer parents.

Associated With

During his college years, he met jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. The two eventually formed the Dave Brubeck Octet, a music group that included saxophonist Paul Desmond.