Christmas Album

"It was a Merry Christmas for the Brass and I in June of 1968 when we started recording the 'Christmas Album' to be ready for a December release. I began collecting material long before, thinking about songs that I always wanted to record. I wanted to start each selection with the sound of a choir in order to try to separate our album from the myriad of Christmas albums available. My family and I pull out the CD every Christmas, and I'm amazed at how well the album has held up overtime. Merry Christmas, everyone!"
- Herb Alpert

Trumpeter Herb Alpert was one of the most successful instrumental artists in pop history.

He co-founded A&M in 1962 which became the world's biggest independent label.

Some of his greatest successes were "Spanish Flea", "The Lonely Bull" and "What Now My Love" (which won a Grammy Award in 1966).

Many of his albums went to #1 on the Billboard Album Chart including 'What Now My Love', 'Going Places' and 'Whipped Cream and Other Delights' .