The Lonely Bull
Herb Alpert · 1962
31 min · 12 tracks · jazz · crossover jazz · lounge music
A vibrant blend of brass-driven melodies and Latin rhythms, evoking the festive spirit of Tijuana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- festive spirit for gatherings
- short bursts of lively fun
- playful rhythms for dancing
- easy background for conversations
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep emotional introspection
- prefer lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1962, 'The Lonely Bull' was Herb Alpert's debut album with his band, The Tijuana Brass. At this stage, Alpert was establishing himself as a crossover artist, blending jazz influences with pop and Latin sounds, which would later propel him to commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Mangione· Burt Bacharach· David Sanborn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Lonely Bull (El Solo Toro) 2:14
- 2 El lobo (The Wolf) 3:00
- 3 Tijuana Sauerkraut 2:46
- 4 Desafinado 3:49
- 5 Mexico 2:37
- 6 Never on Sunday 2:41
- 7 Struttin’ With Maria 2:11
- 8 Let It Be Me 2:58
- 9 Acapulco 1922 2:39
- 10 Limbo Rock 2:07
- 11 Crawfish 2:24
- 12 A Quiet Tear (Lagrima Quieta) 2:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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