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
: 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'
: It prominently features Alpert's wife and Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall (formerly of Brasil '66) on multiple tracks. Released in November 2013, (often colloquially referred to
: The tracks range from electronic/dance reworkings to atmospheric orchestral ballads and smooth funk. Musical Style and Content : Reviewers from AllMusic
The album serves as a stylistic retrospective, touching upon various phases of Alpert's career while introducing modern elements. Key highlights include:
An Art Pepper cover featuring interplay between Alpert and pianist Bill Cantos. An atmospheric orchestral ballad featuring Lani Hall. Oblivion
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