Bullish

by Herb Alpert, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass

Overview

Yes, Herb Alpert did indeed record an album in 1984 under the name Tijuana Brass for the first time in nine years -- and in fact, he took a Tijuana Brass contingent on tour that year with four of the original bandmembers on hand. But this album has nothing to do with the old TJB, for the music is the same high-tech pop of the 1980s that Alpert had been mostly purveying since "Rise," and with synths galore, a frantic electronic dance beat on many numbers, and none of the original Brass on the sessions. No wonder, for the arranger is John Barnes, who had worked for the Jacksons (Alpert was no fool; the Jacksons' sound was never hotter). About all that remains of the TJB is Alpert's familiar trumpet, which often hearkens back to his '60s manner in this gleaming setting. The best moments are the whomping title track, the hyperactive "Struttin' on Five," and the optimistic "Life Is My Song." But to call this a "Tijuana Brass" album is bordering on consumer fraud for the faithful -- though on its own terms, it is a fairly live slice of '80s pop. ~ Richard S. Ginell

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2017
Label:	Herb Alpert Presents
UPC:	0814647021645
Rank:	40766

Tracks

1. Bullish
2. Always Have a Dream (Pour Le Coeur, A Mon Pere)
3. Make a Wish
4. Maniac
5. Struttin' on Five
6. Love Without Words
7. Passion Play
8. Life Is My Song

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass   Primary Artist
Herb Alpert   Primary Artist,Voices
Andy Armer   Keyboards
Marva King   Voices
Derek Nakamoto   Keyboards,Voices
John Barnes   Keyboards
Bill Griffin   Voices
Lani Hall   Voices,Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Richard Frankel   Art Direction
Jimmie Cameron   Composer
Norman Moore   Design,Art Direction
Dana Barry   Composer
Larry Williams   Photography
Jerry Kramer   Personal Direction
Herb Alpert   Producer,Composer,Arranger
Robert DeLaGarza   Engineer
Andy Armer   Composer,Arranger
Brian Malouf   Mixing
Michael Sembello   Composer
Randy Badazz   Producer,Composer,Arranger
Dennis Matkosky   Composer
Derek Nakamoto   Associate Producer
John Barnes   Producer,Arranger,Composer
Paul McKenna   Engineer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
Bill Bottrell   Mixing
Bill Griffin   Composer