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Herb Alpert's Ninth

Herb Alpert · 1967

29 min · 11 tracks · jazz · crossover jazz · lounge music

A vibrant blend of jazz and pop infusions, showcasing Herb Alpert's signature trumpet melodies and playful arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful arrangements for lighthearted moments
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • vibrant melodies for upbeat gatherings
  • nostalgic tunes for sunny days

Maybe skip if you want

  • long, immersive listening preferences
  • serious themes and introspective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Herb Alpert was at the peak of his career when he released 'Herb Alpert's Ninth', which marked his ninth studio album since forming the Tijuana Brass. The album followed the commercial success of 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights' (1965), building on his established crossover appeal that fused jazz with pop sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Mangione· Burt Bacharach· David Sanborn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Banda 2:15
  • 2 My Heart Belongs to Daddy 2:01
  • 3 The Trolley Song 2:43
  • 4 The Happening 2:30
  • 5 Bud 3:42
  • 6 Love So Fine 2:33
  • 7 The Love Nest 1:58
  • 8 With a Little Help From My Friends 2:47
  • 9 Flea Bag 2:08
  • 10 Cowboys and Indians 2:56
  • 11 Carmen 3:40

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