Herb Alpert

I haven't seen this many people since I played bar mitzvahs years ago.

I haven't seen this many people since I played bar mitzvahs years ago.

There was a certain naturalness that was happening in the '60s and '70s that felt more like a happening, ... read more

There was a certain naturalness that was happening in the '60s and '70s that felt more like a happening, ... Production wasn't as clean and neat as I'm hearing these days. They're not perfect, but they have an honest feeling, which is what I was going for.

Unfortunately, what they're playing on the radio now is not really fair to a lot of great musicians that are read more

Unfortunately, what they're playing on the radio now is not really fair to a lot of great musicians that are out there struggling to be heard.

It's powerful. 'Whipped Cream' happened 40 years ago. It still resonates with people.

It's powerful. 'Whipped Cream' happened 40 years ago. It still resonates with people.

Although there was a point with the Tijuana Brass where we were playing for such huge crowds that I kind read more

Although there was a point with the Tijuana Brass where we were playing for such huge crowds that I kind of lost contact. At one point, the only connection I had with the audience was with people out there lighting cigarettes.