Terry Callier

Terry Callier (born 1945 in Chicago — died October 2012) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose work spans folk, soul and jazz. He released a 1960s folk debut, acclaimed early-70s albums on Cadet (including What Color Is Love), stepped away from music to focus on family and work as a computer programmer, and was later rediscovered and recorded again.

Debut album recorded in the mid-1960s; What Color Is Love was recorded in 1972 for Cadet Records with production/arrangements by Charles Stepney. He was born in Chicago in 1945, worked outside music as a computer programmer during a long hiatus, returned to recording in later decades, and died in October 2012.

DeBaser reviews praise Terry Callier's blend of folk, soul and jazz across landmark albums. What Color Is Love (1972) is frequently described as a masterpiece. Reviews trace his arc from 1960s folk debut to 1970s Cadet recordings, a later rediscovery and collaborations with younger producers.

For:Fans of folk, soul and jazz; record collectors; listeners interested in 1970s Cadet-era productions.