It was written by Toots Thielemans from an album that I did 55 years ago, Whipped Cream. The song 'Ladyfingers,' they picked it up, put it in a little vignette video. Well, it's great when you have a 5-year-old around and they can help you! This is a little aside, but I was just totally shocked two weeks ago because somebody on TikTok picked up one of my songs. Nice to see you, thanks to the magic of technology! The artist’s own verve and pursuit of personal creative satisfaction continues to drive him daily, whether he’s painting, sculpting or making music.Īlpert spoke to from his California home studio, discussing his most recent album, Sunny Side of the Street, how he approaches cover songs, painting and sculpture, along with opinions about how music and art should 'grab you.' His generous support has allowed students at UCLA, CalArts and the Harlem School of the Arts to follow their love of music.

However, Alpert’s creativity and philanthropy continues unabated. and The Beat of the Brass, could easily allow the prolific trumpet player and businessman to rest on his considerable laurels. 1 charting gold-sellers Whipped Cream…, Going Places, What Now My Love, Sounds Like. Releasing more than 40 albums since 1962, including the No. His 1965 album Whipped Cream & Other Delights remains a staple in millions of homes, thanks in part to a comely model 'dressed' in whipped cream on the cover. 1 hit), 'A Taste of Honey,' 'Spanish Flea' and 'Ladyfingers' - are woven into the fabric of society, helping Alpert sell more than 70 million records (numerous Tijuana Brass songs were used as theme music for the ABC TV show 'The Dating Game!'). 'If someone else happens to like it, it's a big win for me.'Īlpert's songs - including 'This Guy’s In Love With You' (his vocal debut and a No. And when I feel good playing it, it gives me energy, I feel great about it,' the 87-year-old trumpet player tells. Herb Alpert is the 'A' in A&M Records (along with 'M' Jerry Moss), the legendary label that was home to the Police, Cat Stevens, Quincy Jones and Alpert’s own prolific recording career as a songwriter, trumpet player and leader of the Tijuana Brass.Ī towering list of accolades - 14 platinum records, nine GRAMMY Awards, a 2012 National Medal of Arts award from President Obama, for starters - don’t necessarily hint at the equitable and unpretentious man behind the music.

recently caught up with multi-GRAMMY Award winner Herb Alpert, whose work as a bandleader and label head have put him at the forefront of jazz and instrumental music for decades. Presented by, Living Legends is an editorial series that honors icons in music and celebrates their inimitable legacies and ongoing impact on culture.

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