The trumpet was not a lyrical singing instrument.

- Herb Alpert

We always felt that if you do something with quality and integrity, then it's going to come back to you.

- Herb Alpert

Selfishly, I make music for me. I like to make music. I like looking for songs. I like working with interesting musicians. I like producing records. …

- Herb Alpert

The Japanese seem to be a loyal audience.

- Herb Alpert

I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure.

- Herb Alpert

I'm seduced by the arts in general. Arts is like the power of now.

- Herb Alpert

I play every day. It's like a habit for me now. I just, if I don't play, I kind of miss - something's off.

- Herb Alpert

Arts is like the power of now. When you're performing, when you're playing, when you're sculpting, painting, it's that moment. I'm in the moment of m…

- Herb Alpert

I think we as human beings need to be able to appreciate each other's differences and I think jazz really takes us in that direction.

- Herb Alpert