You Smile: Song Begins by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Bras, released 9 September 2016.
This version of You Smile: Song Begins comes as a 1xCD. -
You Smile - The Song Begins is a 1974 studio album by Herb Alpert. It was Alpert's first album for several years, and was arranged by Quincy Jones. The album peaked at 66 on the Billboard 200.
This CD contains all of the original artwork and music as recorded in 1974.
Remastered in 2015 by Bernie Grundman. Cover Art Designed For CD By Brian Porizek.
"You Smile - The Song Begins" on CD brings back the instantly recognizable sound of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass: warm trumpet lines, relaxed grooves and catchy, melody-driven arrangements that blend pop, jazz, and Latin influences. This album showcases the band's signature mix of laid-back elegance and playful energy, with tunes that feel just as at home in the background of a cozy evening as they do turned up for focused listening. Carefully produced and crisply mastered, the CD format underlines the clarity of Alpert's trumpet and the tight interplay of the ensemble, making it an inviting listen for both longtime fans of classic instrumental pop and newcomers curious about the Tijuana Brass sound. Rykodisc, the label behind this release, has long been associated with high-quality catalog reissues and artist-focused editions. Known for careful mastering and attention to packaging, Rykodisc has helped preserve and reintroduce key recordings from important artists to new generations of listeners, often placing special emphasis on sound quality and thoughtful presentation. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass rank among the most influential instrumental acts in popular music, famous for their bright, instantly recognizable brass sound and crossover appeal. Over the course of their career, Herb Alpert has scored numerous hit singles and albums on the pop and adult-contemporary charts, brought instrumental music to a mass audience, and became a defining voice of the 1960s and 1970s easy-listening and pop-jazz era. This CD captures that legacy of tuneful, polished, and upbeat music that continues to find new admirers decades after its first success.
