Herb Alpert - Side Steppin' Today

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

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. Herb Alpert - Side Steppin'

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

The album features 16 tracks consisting of original compositions and covers of classic standards: Track Title A dramatic symphonic take on Astor Piazzolla's 1982

The album serves as a stylistic retrospective, touching upon various phases of Alpert's career while introducing modern elements. Key highlights include:

: At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Steppin' Out earned Alpert his ninth Grammy. The Lonely Bull A modernized version of Alpert's

: 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.