Herb Alpert - Side Steppin' < 2025-2026 >
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
The album features 16 tracks consisting of original compositions and covers of classic standards: Track Title Herb Alpert - Side Steppin'
The album serves as a stylistic retrospective, touching upon various phases of Alpert's career while introducing modern elements. Key highlights include: A dramatic symphonic take on Astor Piazzolla's 1982
: The tracks range from electronic/dance reworkings to atmospheric orchestral ballads and smooth funk. The Lonely Bull A modernized version of Alpert's
: Alpert reunited with keyboardist Jeff Lorber , who co-wrote several new pieces for the project.
: At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Steppin' Out earned Alpert his ninth Grammy.