This 1970 vintage vinyl pressing of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass's *Greatest Hits* compiles some of the group's most recognizable tracks, including "Lonely Bull" and "Spanish Flea." Released on A&M Records, the album showcases the band's signature blend of jazz and Latin influences, a style that helped define the easy listening and Latin jazz genres during that era. Herb Alpert, who also co-produced the album with Jerry Moss, was instrumental in shaping the sound that brought widespread popularity to the Tijuana Brass. The group's fusion of brass-driven melodies with Latin rhythms made a significant impact on 1960s and 1970s popular music. This vinyl is graded VG++, indicating minimal surface marks and clean, essentially flawless playback. It offers an authentic listening experience of a key collection from one of the era’s most influential instrumental ensembles.
Track listing & samples
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass – Greatest Hits
Lonely Bull
Spanish Flea
Getting Sentimental Over You
Love Potion #9
Never on Sunday
Mexican Shuffle
Taste of Honey
Tijuana Taxi
South of the Border
America
Whipped Cream
Zorba the Greek
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