Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela – Main Event Live

 Year/Genre: 1978 / Jazz
Matrix #: SP 4727
Condition: VG+ Clean inside and out 
Description: This live album captures a rare collaboration between Los Angeles trumpet legend Herb Alpert and South African jazz pioneer Hugh Masekela. Recorded during a 1978 tour, Main Event Live merges West Coast jazz-pop with African rhythms and improvisation, reflecting both artists’ commitment to cross-cultural dialogue. Released during apartheid-era tensions, Masekela’s involvement adds political and global depth to the project, while Alpert’s melodic instincts ground the performance in accessibility. A vital listen for fans of jazz fusion and global musical exchange.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $18–$25
VG+: $12–$18
VG: $8–$12

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