Bands & artists like Herb Alpert

If you like Herb Alpert, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione

Known for his smooth flugelhorn melodies and upbeat arrangements, Mangione's work captures a similar vibrant energy and lushness as Alpert's.

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach

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With intricate melodies and rich orchestration, Bacharach's compositions often feature the same lush harmonies and rhythmic sophistication found in Alpert's music.

easy listening lounge music orchestral pop
David Sanborn

David Sanborn

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Sanborn's saxophone-driven jazz blends pop sensibilities with a vibrant brass sound, echoing the lively spirit of Herb Alpert's tunes.

blues blues rock jazz
Gato Barbieri

Gato Barbieri

Barbieri's passionate saxophone playing and Latin-infused jazz elements create a similarly rich and energetic atmosphere to that of Alpert.

Latin jazz jazz
Spyro Gyra

Spyro Gyra

Their fusion of jazz, pop, and world music creates a vibrant sonic palette that shares a buoyant energy similar to Herb Alpert's work.

crossover jazz jazz jazz fusion
Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny

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Metheny's blend of jazz and world influences, along with his melodic guitar lines, evoke a similar lushness and rhythmic complexity found in Alpert's music.

Latin pop hard bop jazz
Kenny G

Kenny G

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With smooth saxophone melodies and accessible arrangements, Kenny G’s music aligns well with the melodic charm and lounge feel of Herb Alpert.

adult contemporary music easy listening smooth jazz
The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons

Their blend of contemporary jazz with tropical influences mirrors the vibrant rhythms and lush instrumentation characteristic of Alpert's style.

jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Herb Alpert?

Artists similar to Herb Alpert include Chuck Mangione, Burt Bacharach, David Sanborn and Gato Barbieri. Each shares elements of Herb Alpert's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Herb Alpert?

Herb Alpert is primarily known for jazz, crossover jazz and lounge music. A vibrant tapestry of brass and rhythm that pulses with a buoyant energy, drawing listeners into its rhythmic embrace through lush melodies and tight grooves.

Where should I start if I like Herb Alpert?

If you enjoy Herb Alpert, start with Chuck Mangione — their album "Children of Sanchez" is a great entry point. Known for his smooth flugelhorn melodies and upbeat arrangements, Mangione's work captures a similar vibrant energy and lushness as Alpert's.