Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass – The Lonely Bull
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass’s 1962 vintage vinyl pressing of The Lonely Bull showcases a blend of jazz, Latin jazz, and easy listening styles. The album features the title track "The Lonely Bull," which helped establish the group’s signature sound combining brass-driven melodies with Latin rhythms. Herb Alpert’s work with the Tijuana Brass played a significant role in popularizing Latin-influenced music in the early 1960s. This pressing is graded VG+, indicating minor hairline marks and some package wear, but it should play well with only light background noise. The album reflects the crossover appeal Herb Alpert achieved by merging accessible pop arrangements with Latin jazz elements.
Track listing & samples
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass – The Lonely Bull
The Lonely Bull
El Lobo
Tijuana Sauerkraut
Desafinado
Mexico
Never On Sunday
Struttin' With Maria
Let It Be Me
Acapulco 1922
Limbo Rock
Crawfish
A Quiet Tear
Sound samples are included to help you get a feel for the music, but they may not always match the exact pressing or track version of the record listed. When in doubt, trust the photos and pressing information - that's the actual record you're buying.
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Chuck Mangione's smooth jazz style and engaging melodies align well with the easy listening elements found in Alpert's work. His warm trumpet tones will resonate with fans of that classic brass sound.
Ray Charles' soulful approach to jazz and rhythm blues resonates with the warm, inviting tones found in Herb Alpert's work. His smooth vocals and rich instrumentation create a captivating atmosphere.
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