Wherein we profess our undying love of 1960s A&M (despite it being problematic). Maybe Herb Alpert is over the top for you, you need something more chill? Baja Marimba Band is the answer!
Episode 25: Going Places by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
A staple of your local thrift store-dollar bin, and a long-time favorite artist of Living in Hi-Fi, Herb Alpert! All the upbeat, easy-listening brass you can handle, and some trivia about Herb Alpert’s diverse artistic interests.
Going Places on AppleMusic
Going Places on Amazon
Going Places LP on Music Direct
Herb Alpert on Wikipedia
Oscar-winning animated short featuring "Spanish Flea" and Tijuana Taxi"
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass play in a BBC special, circa 1967, entitled 'Something Special'.
Episode 24: Return of El Parche by Steve Jordan
This week’s episode we feature a listener contribution! Pour yourself a margarita and settle in for some lively Tex-Mex accordion.
Return of El Parche on AppleMusic
Return of El Parche on Amazon
Steve Jordan on Wikipedia
Steve Jordan on NPR
Steve Jordan in Born in East LA with Cheech Marin