Herb Alpert - Side Steppin' May 2026

An electronic/dance-influenced reworking of the Irving Berlin classic. Co-written by Herb Alpert, Bill Cantos, and Jeff Lorber. Our Song

: It prominently features Alpert's wife and Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall (formerly of Brasil '66) on multiple tracks. Herb Alpert - Side Steppin'

: The album was released through the label Shout! Factory . Steppin' Out - Herb Alpert feat. Lani Hall - Amazon.com : The album was released through the label Shout

: At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Steppin' Out earned Alpert his ninth Grammy. Lani Hall - Amazon

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

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