Various Artists: "Music Box"

Released in 1969,

this compilation LP

contains tracks from several of the earliest

A&M artists:

Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass

Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66

Jimmie Rodgers

Claudine Longet

Julius Wechter & the Baja Marimba Band

The Sandpipers

and

Wes Montgomery

Art Direction: Tom Wilkes

Front Cover Illustration: Dave Williamson

Front Cover Photography: Jim McCrary

Back Cover Photography: Jim McCrary, Barry Feinstein, Guy Webster

Baja Marimba Band: "Rides Again"

Released in 1965,

this is one of several delightful recordings

from Julius Wechter's talented crew.

Seriously,

one has to be a pretty grumpy customer

not to get a kick out of these

tasty interpretations of fun tunes.