Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass – The Lonely Bull
This vintage 1964 repress of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass's debut album, The Lonely Bull, showcases the early sound that helped define 1960s easy listening and Latin jazz. Produced by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss on A&M Records, the album blends jazz pop with Latin influences, featuring tracks like the title cut "The Lonely Bull." Herb Alpert's distinctive trumpet playing and the band's vibrant arrangements contributed to the album's role in popularizing the Tijuana Brass sound. The record is graded VG+, indicating minor hairline marks and some wear, but it should play with only light background noise. This pressing captures a key moment in Herb Alpert’s career, reflecting the fusion of jazz and Latin styles that would become his signature.
Track listing & samples
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass – The Lonely Bull
Side One
The Lonely Bull
El Lobo
Tijuana Sauerkraut
Desafinado
Mexico
Never On Sunday
Side Two
Struttin' With Maria
Let It Be Me
Acapulco 1922
Limbo Rock
Crawfish
A Quiet Tear
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