Two top trumpet talents – coming together beautifully on this groovy late 70s set! Both
Herb Alpert and
Hugh Masekela had a big rise to fame in the 60s –
Herb, for his Tijuana Brass albums on A&M – and
Hugh, for the way that he brought South African jazz currents to the American soul mainstream! Given that both had strong presence on the Cali scene in their time, the pairing here is a great one – and works well with some larger jazz backings that color things out in a mix of soul, fusion, funk, and some slight South African touches. Other players on the set include Lee Ritenour and Arthur Adams on guitars, Paulinho Da Costa on percussion, James Gadson on bass, and Hotep Cecil Bernard on piano – and titles include "Skokiaan", "Moonza", "Lobo", "African Summer", "Ring Bell", and "Happy Hanna".
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has faint ring wear.)