Released in November 2013, (often colloquially referred to by the phrase "Side Steppin'") is a critically acclaimed album by legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert . The album is celebrated for its diverse blend of pop instrumentals, timeless jazz standards, and contemporary electronic flourishes. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album in 2014. Musical Style and Content
The album serves as a stylistic retrospective, touching upon various phases of Alpert's career while introducing modern elements. Key highlights include: Herb Alpert - Side Steppin'
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 Released in November 2013, (often colloquially referred to
An electronic/dance-influenced reworking of the Irving Berlin classic. Co-written by Herb Alpert, Bill Cantos, and Jeff Lorber. Our Song Musical Style and Content The album serves as
: At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Steppin' Out earned Alpert his ninth Grammy.
: The tracks range from electronic/dance reworkings to atmospheric orchestral ballads and smooth funk.