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
: It prominently features Alpert's wife and Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall (formerly of Brasil '66) on multiple tracks. Herb Alpert - Side Steppin'
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
: Alpert reunited with keyboardist Jeff Lorber , who co-wrote several new pieces for the project. 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.
The album serves as a stylistic retrospective, touching upon various phases of Alpert's career while introducing modern elements. Key highlights include: