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BIO

Herb Alpert is an American trumpeter who led Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass in the 1960s. During the same decade, he co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss.


His career as a musician includes recording five No. 1 albums and 28 albums on the Billboard magazine album chart, fourteen platinum albums, fifteen gold albums, and nine Grammy Awards. He has sold 72 million records worldwide.[1] Alpert is the only musician to hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop chart as both a vocalist ("This Guy's in Love with You", 1968) and an instrumentalist ("Rise", 1979).

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1994]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play

Herb Alpert, Seven Guitars


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Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Herb Alpert, Angels in America: Perestroika


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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Herb Alpert, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Musical

Herb Alpert, Jelly's Last Jam

News

SPIRIT MOVING OVER CHAOS Will Open Houston Chamber Choir Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

Houston Chamber Choir will open its new season, 'Journeys,' at St. Luke's United Methodist Church with works by David Ashley White, Handel and Barber, featuring its newly formed Youth Chorus and Houston Symphony members.
Solti Foundation U.S. Names 16 Conductors for 2026 Career Assistance Awards
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

The Solti Foundation U.S. has selected 16 young American conductors, ages 24 to 36, to receive Career Assistance Awards, bringing the total distributed since 2006 past 200.
ADAKU, PART 2 to Have World Premiere Across Multicity US Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born's sweat variant will present the cross-disciplinary work at venues including the Wexner Center, BAM, and Walker Art Center, with accompanying exhibitions.
Hannah Marks Quartet to Perform at DC Jazz Festival in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Bassist and composer Hannah Marks will bring her quartet to DC Jazz Festival as part of an ASCAP Foundation partnership supporting emerging jazz creators.
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum Sets August Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will continue its 2026 season this August with an expansive lineup of discussions, interviews and special events, including Global Theatre Week, Readers and Writers Week, plus more.
HANNAH MARKS to Perform at DC JAZZ FESTIVAL
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

Jazz composer and bassist Hannah Marks, based in New York City, is set to perform at the DC Jazz Festival, bringing her work as a musician and educator to the festival stage.
JIM BRICKMAN: A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION to Play The Bushnell in Hartford
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026

The Bushnell will present Jim Brickman's A Christmas Celebration at the Belding Theater in Hartford, CT, featuring holiday music and performances for audiences of all ages.
Interview: Rosie Webber of THE SHOW THAT GOT AWAY! From Times Square to Bel Air!
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 21, 2026

Known for her viral impressions and jazzy covers, Tik Tok sensation, Rosie Webber, is a multi-faceted singer, actress, voice artist, musician, and songwriter. She grew up in rural Alabama, and went on to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre at Rider University. From there, she skyrocketed to international acclaim, as a vocalist and musician for luxury resorts and yachts. She has also performed on two Broadway national tours, and is highly sought after for her unique and ear-grabbing vocal prowess. The Green Room 42 in Times Square new hip urban scene inside the Yotel hotel will present vocalist and the rising cabaret star in 'The Show That Got Away' on July 30 (SOLD OUT!)-31 (HURRY!), 2026. Then to the West coast where she will opens for Grammy winner (2013) the great BILLY VERA at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill & Jazz up in Bel Air on 08/11/2026 at 7pm.
Interview: MATT JOHNSON of SWINGIN' THE DISNEY SONG BOOK! @ CAMPUS JAX NEWPORT BEACH
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 7, 2026

Noted jazz drummer and longtime Disney Cast Member Matt Johnson & The New Jet Set present “Swingin’ the Disney Songbook,” a critically acclaimed program of original retro-cool jazz arrangements of beloved hits from timeless Disney animated films, at Campus Jax in Newport Beach, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:30 PM (doors open at 5 pm).
THE HEART SELLERS to Open at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre will present Lloyd Suh's THE HEART SELLERS, directed by Maria Mileaf, at its Stony Point, New York hay barn venue. The two-hander follows immigrant women from the Philippines and South Korea navigating new lives in 1973 America.
Sutton Foster, David Benoit & More Set for Pacific Jazz Orchestra 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

Pacific Jazz Orchestra announced its 2026-27 season, 'Four & More,' featuring five programs with Sutton Foster, David Benoit, Kandace Springs, and others across six Southern California venues.
The Grammy Museum Launching New Grammy Hall of Fame Exhibit
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026

The Grammy Museum is launching Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings, a new ongoing exhibit that showcases the Grammy Hall of Fame, which has inducted more than 1,100 historically significant recordings since 1973 that are 25 years or older.
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in June
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!
Maestro Gustavo Dudamel Selected As Inaugural Recipient of Herb Alpert Honor
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

The Herb Alpert Foundation announced a $1 million grant to Gustavo Dudamel and his Dudamel Foundation, recognizing his contributions to music education and social change. This honor aims to support the foundation's mission to empower young musicians.
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
Arts Club Theatre Company To Present FRANKLINLAND By Lloyd Suh
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

The Arts Club Theatre Company will present Lloyd Suh's FRANKLINLAND at the Lindsay Family Stage on Granville Island from March 12 to April 5, 2026, with a media opening on March 18.
Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tribute and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.
North/South Consonance to Host Free Concert Featuring New American Compositions
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026

North/South Consonance, Inc. will present a free concert on February 9 at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York, showcasing recent works by American composers performed by a Pierrot ensemble with guest soprano Anna Elder.
Veronica Swift Will Join Pacific Jazz Orchestra For LOVE INSIDE OUT At The Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

Veronica Swift will join the Pacific Jazz Orchestra for LOVE INSIDE OUT at The Soraya as part of the Jazz at Naz Festival. The Valentine’s Day concert will be conducted by Chris Walden and feature love-themed selections across genres.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Herb Alpert been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for Seven Guitars, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam.

What awards has Herb Alpert won?

Herb Alpert has won the Tony Award for Best Play for Angels in America: Perestroika and the Tony Award for Best Play for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.

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