I can honestly say I have never waited 50 years to see one of my favorites in concert. Until now.  As a young kid, for some reason, I became facinated with the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Maybe because my parents were fans.  I mean I was about 4.  I have listened to his music my entire life.  From the old to the very new.  (He has a new album out  #1 on Itunes)

Sunday, Windy and I saw the 84 year old Alpert and his incredible talent at the MGM Northfield Park, and it was really fun.  He can still play the trumpet very well, and seems to be in great shape.  I love all kinds of music, and I have always loved his.  He has recorded with everyone imaginable, and has done everything one can do in the music business.  Sold tens of millions of his own albums, including 14 platinum albums (at least a million sold each)  started a record label (A&M) discovered talents like Cat Stevens, The Carpenters, The Police, Sergio Mendez, and others.  Had a slew of TV specials, won 9 Grammy's, and has donated tons of money to great causes.  The amount of albums he has sold is almost unimaginable.

Now he plays, small concerts that support the Louis Armstrong Education Foundation.  It was so great to be finally see him in concert with his talented wife, Lani Hall.

How lucky we are to have so many incredible music venues in our area to see the giants of every musical genre.  And Herb is a giant!