A cheerful brass portrayal of the California landscape.
This album by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass combines light trumpet with Latin-inspired rhythms to create a bright and friendly sound.
The bright brass sounds that spread from the beginning are refreshing, and Herb Alpert's trumpet emits a soft yet solid tone. The rhythm section is light, and Latin and American pop blend effortlessly, creating a light and airy groove. The arrangement also incorporates country elements, creating a sense of openness that brings the landscape to mind. The Tijuana Brass ensemble is precise yet warm, and the clear sound production unique to studio recordings permeates the entire album. This album, which combines cheerfulness and serenity, demonstrates their maturity.
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A:
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1)
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The Brass Are Comin' (The Little Train Of Caipira)
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2)
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Good Morning, Mr. Sunshine
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3)
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Country Lake
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4)
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I'll Be Back
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5)
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Moon River
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6)
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The Maltese Melody
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B:
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1)
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Sunny
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2)
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I'm An Old Cowhand
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3)
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Anna
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4)
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Robbers And Cops
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5)
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Moments
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6)
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You Are My Life
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Arranged By - Herb Alpert
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Liner Notes - Herb Alpert
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Producer - Herb Alpert
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Vocals - Herb Alpert (B6)
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Orchestrated By - Dave Grusin (A5, B6)
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Producer - Jerry Moss
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Engineer - Larry Levine
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Orchestrated By - Shorty Rogers (A2, B1)
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Photography By [Front Cover] - John Engstead
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Art Direction - Tom Wilkes (2)
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Photography By [Back Cover] - Barry Feinstein
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Photography By [Inside] - Jim McCrary