Released 60 years ago
S.R.O.
Herb Alpert · 1966
30 min · 12 tracks · jazz · crossover jazz · lounge music
A vibrant blend of brass-driven melodies and breezy lounge arrangements that invites carefree, sun-drenched afternoons.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- carefree afternoons in the sun
- lighthearted melodies for gatherings
- quick bursts of joyful energy
- vibrant tunes for relaxation
- playful rhythms for easy listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep emotional narratives
- preferring lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1966, 'S.R.O.' was Herb Alpert's fourth studio album and solidified his popularity following the massive success of 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights'. At this point in his career, Alpert was becoming a prominent figure in the crossover jazz scene, effectively merging jazz with pop sensibilities and appealing to a wider audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Mangione· Burt Bacharach· David Sanborn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Our Day Will Come 2:22
- 2 Mexican Road Race 2:29
- 3 I Will Wait for You 3:17
- 4 Bean Bag 2:00
- 5 The Wall Street Rag 2:23
- 6 The Work Song 2:12
- 7 Mame 2:11
- 8 Blue Sunday 2:44
- 9 Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 2:33
- 10 For Carlos 2:49
- 11 Freight Train Joe 2:35
- 12 Flamingo 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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