Herb Alpert

trumpet · 1935 · Los Angeles

Trumpeter born in Los Angeles. The Lonely Bull (1962) is the first record on the A&M label. He cites Harry James, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and Clifford Brown among his early influences.

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Styles

• West Coast
• Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban

Landmark tracks

• The Lonely Bull (1962)

Cited in 2 radio episodes

• Apr 1, 2026: Sergio Mendes, l'homme de Rio, deuxième partie (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Sep 10, 2024: Sergio Mendes, l'homme de Rio, deuxième partie (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)

Sources

• EN : Herb Alpert
• EN : The Lonely Bull (song)

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