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 was released through the label Shout! Factory . Steppin' Out - Herb Alpert feat. Lani Hall - Amazon.com
: At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Steppin' Out earned Alpert his ninth Grammy.
: The album includes a 50th-anniversary recording of his breakout hit, " The Lonely Bull ," updated with orchestral and electronic flourishes. Tracklist Highlights
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
An electronic/dance-influenced reworking of the Irving Berlin classic. Co-written by Herb Alpert, Bill Cantos, and Jeff Lorber. Our Song