Description:
(Trumpeter and Co-Founder of the American Record Label 'A&M Records')
Herb Alpert is an American jazz musician, songwriter, artist, and philanthropist. He is best known for his music band of yesteryears, ‘Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass,’ also known as ‘TJB.’ He has also enjoyed a phenomenal career as a solo musician. He started as a trumpeter at a young age and slowly scaled the heights of his career, with many of his music tracks topping the ‘Billboard’ charts. He is the only recording artist to have secured the first position in pop charts, both as a vocalist and as an instrumentalist. He became an entrepreneur when he started ‘A&M Records’ with his business partner, Jerry Moss. ‘A & M Records’ is one of the most prosperous companies to be owned by an artist. The world came to know of the artistic side of Herb Alpert, when he held an exhibition of his sculptures and abstract paintings. Currently, Alpert devotes most of his time to sculpting and painting. He is a philanthropist and has provided continuous support to art education and environmental causes.
Birthday
March 31, 1935 (Aries)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Dore Alpert, Tito Alpert
Height
183 cm
City
Los Angeles
Spouse/Ex-
Lani Hall (m. 1974), Sharon Mae Lubin (m. 1956–1971)
Parents
Louis Alpert
Tillie Alpert
Children
Amanda Alpert, Aria Alpert, Dore Alpert, Eden Alpert
Relatives
David Alpert
What is Herb Alpert known for?
Herb Alpert is known for being a musician, composer, and record executive.
How did Herb Alpert achieve success in the music industry?
Herb Alpert achieved success in the music industry by founding the Tijuana Brass band and co-founding A&M Records.
What genre of music is Herb Alpert associated with?
Herb Alpert is associated with the genres of jazz, pop, and Latin music.
Which famous song is associated with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass?
The song "A Taste of Honey" is one of the famous songs associated with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.
What impact did Herb Alpert have on the music industry?
Herb Alpert had a significant impact on the music industry by blending various musical styles and influencing the development of popular music.