Herb Alpert - Side Steppin' File

A dramatic symphonic take on Astor Piazzolla's 1982 masterpiece. A "lazy" and evocative version of the Édith Piaf standard. Migration A smooth funk original co-written with Jeff Lorber. The Lonely Bull A modernized version of Alpert's 1962 career-igniting hit. Background and Reception

: Reviewers from AllMusic and JazzTimes praised Alpert's enduring "mastery of polish" and the album's status as a "loving creative partnership" between Alpert and Hall. Herb Alpert - Side Steppin'

Released in November 2013, (often colloquially referred to by the phrase "Side Steppin'") is a critically acclaimed album by legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert . The album is celebrated for its diverse blend of pop instrumentals, timeless jazz standards, and contemporary electronic flourishes. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album in 2014. Musical Style and Content A dramatic symphonic take on Astor Piazzolla's 1982

: The album includes a 50th-anniversary recording of his breakout hit, " The Lonely Bull ," updated with orchestral and electronic flourishes. Tracklist Highlights The Lonely Bull A modernized version of Alpert's

An Art Pepper cover featuring interplay between Alpert and pianist Bill Cantos. An atmospheric orchestral ballad featuring Lani Hall. Oblivion

: The tracks range from electronic/dance reworkings to atmospheric orchestral ballads and smooth funk.

An electronic/dance-influenced reworking of the Irving Berlin classic. Co-written by Herb Alpert, Bill Cantos, and Jeff Lorber. Our Song