Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela cover

Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela

Herb Alpert · 1978

34 min · 7 tracks · jazz · crossover jazz · lounge music

A vibrant fusion of jazz and African rhythms, blending brass melodies with infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • playful energy for social gatherings
  • short tracks for casual listening
  • vibrant brass melodies uplift mood

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of slow, introspective music
  • prefer lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela' was released in 1978, Herb Alpert had already established himself as a prominent figure in the music world through his successful Tijuana Brass albums. This collaboration marked a significant departure for Alpert, showcasing a deeper embrace of world music influences and his artistic evolution beyond pop charts.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Mangione· Burt Bacharach· David Sanborn

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Skokiaan 3:46
  • 2 Moonza 4:43
  • 3 Ring Bell 3:29
  • 4 Happy Hanna 5:04
  • 5 Lobo 7:24
  • 6 African Summer 3:23
  • 7 I’ll Be There for You 7:07

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