After 5 Decades, Trumpeter Herb Alpert Continues To Make Art

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 3:52pm
Updated: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 3:55pm
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Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass - Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Released in 1965.

Legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert has been a hit-maker for more than five decades. He still spends a lot of his time with music and has also been a longtime sculptor.

Alpert spoke about art, fame and the fun he’s had over the years.