Herb Alpert, The Tijuana Brass « Other Delights »

Herb Alpert brings his signature trumpet and the spirit of the Tijuana Brass to Massey Hall on May 16, 2026. Raised in Los Angeles in a family of musicians, he built a pop‑instrumental sound shaped by Latin influences, Mexican brass motifs, orchestral pop touches and relaxed rhythms. Early milestones like The Lonely Bull in 1962 and the album Whipped Cream & Other Delights in 1965 set the tone for a melodic, accessible approach that kept evolving toward jazz and light funk.

A songwriter, singer and co‑founder of A&M Records, Alpert has moved easily between studio work and the stage. The ballad This Guy’s in Love with You in 1968 showed his voice, while Rise in 1979 opened a new chapter with a smooth, modern pulse. He has shared projects with Hugh Masekela and recorded with vocalist Lani Hall, often favoring intimate, small‑group settings that highlight his clear, singing trumpet. At Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street in Toronto, he revisits a catalog where pop, jazz and global colors meet with ease, carried by themes that stay catchy without showiness.