Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20071005 | ..The Herb Alpert Story Richard Carpenter presents the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss, who has sold over 72 million records with his band The Tijuana Brass. 1/4. Herb started in the music business writing hits for Sam Cooke before launching his own recording career, with his band The Tijuana Brass, and A&M Records. A&M went on to become the biggest independent record company in the world. With contributions from Herb Alpert, Jerry Moss, Sergio Mendes and Burt Bacharach. Richard Carpenter presents the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss. |
| 02 | 20071012 | ..The Herb Alpert Story Richard Carpenter continues the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss, who has sold over 72 million records with his band the Tijuana Brass. 2/4. Herb reached superstar status when the Tijuana Brass group hit the top of the hit parade with songs like Spanish Flea, A Taste of Honey and Casino Royale. A&M Records signed Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66, and Herb met his future wife, Lani Hall. With contributions from Herb Alpert, Jerry Moss, Sergio Mendes and members of the Tijuana Brass. Richard Carpenter continues the story of the trumpet legend. Richard Carpenter presents the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss |
| 03 | 20071019 | ..The Herb Alpert Story Richard Carpenter continues the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss who has sold over 72 million records with his band the Tijuana Brass. 3/4. Herb Alpert enjoyed his biggest success yet with This Guys in Love With You. A&M signed worldwide hit group The Carpenters and the label's commitment to new talent paid off with the success of bands such as Supertramp, Peter Frampton and The Police. Contributions from Herb Alpert, Burt Bacharach, Sting, Noel Gallagher and Supertramp's Roger Hodgson. Richard Carpenter presents the story of the trumpet legend. Richard Carpenter presents the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss |
| 04 | 20071026 | ..The Herb Alpert Story Richard Carpenter concludes the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss who has sold over 72 million records with his band the Tijuana Brass. 4/4. Herb Alpert hits the charts again in the late 1970s with crossover dance track Rise, collaborates with Janet Jackson and sells A&M Records for $500,000 before starting another label, Almo Sounds. His life as a painter and broadway producer run alonngside his musical career and Herb enters the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Herb Alpert hits the charts again in the late 1970s with crossover dance track Rise. Richard Carpenter presents the story of the trumpet legend and record company boss |