In addition to his on-going creative outlets in music, philanthropy and the arts, Alpert owns the noted Vibrato restaurant/jazz club in Bel-Air, California. He also continues to perform and tour across the country with his wife, Grammy-winning vocalist, Lani Hall and their band.
Who played Tijuana Taxi?
#772: Tijuana Taxi by Tijuana Brass.
What was Tijuana Taxi The theme tune for?
The opening credits to the 1967 James Bond spoof 'Casino Royale. ' The theme tune was performed by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass and written by Burt Bacharach.
Why is Herb Alpert so rich?
He earned his fortune as the co-founder of A&M Records. He co-founded the company with Jerry Moss. Herb and Jerry sold A&M to PolyGram in 1989 for $500 million in cash. In 1998, Herb and Jerry sued PolyGram and won an additional $200 million payout.
Who wrote Tijuana Taxi?
Ervan Coleman
Where is Herb Alpert from?
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, United States
Is Herb Alpert a good musician?
Alpert was a fine trumpet player and a good musician, but his true talent lay in producing records. The Tijuana Brass arrangements were pure magic and were a great alternative for people in the 1960s who were wary of trends such as acid rock. The music was fresh and lively, and lots of people loved it.
What type of music is Tijuana Taxi?
Pop
What is Herb Alpert famous for?
trumpeter
Why is Herb Alpert worth so much?
He earned his fortune as the co-founder of A&M Records. He co-founded the company with Jerry Moss. Herb and Jerry sold A&M to PolyGram in 1989 for $500 million in cash.
Did Herb Alpert leave his wife for Lani Hall?
Alpert's split with his first wife, Sharon Mae Lubin, coincided with a burgeoning new relationship. He had met Lani Hall in Los Angeles while auditioning Brasil '66. The group served as an opening act for Alpert's touring band. “Lani and I became friends,” Alpert said.Jun 1, 2014
Did Lani Hall marry Herb Alpert?
LANI HALL is a Grammy Award-winning vocalist, who was the original lead singer for Sergio Mendes's group, Brasil '66. Brasil '66 was signed to A&M Records where Lani met her future husband, music legend Herb Alpert. They were married in 1973 and since then their lives and musical gifts have mingled.