HERB ALPERT

Herb Alpert is a musician, artist, philanthropist, and innovator. He began playing the trumpet at the age of eight and went on to become a legendary trumpet player with five #1 hits, nine Grammy Awards, and over 72 million records sold. He also co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss, which became one of the most successful independent record labels in music history. Alpert is also a painter and sculptor, with his works exhibited internationally. He has been involved in Broadway productions, and his foundation supports educational and arts programs for young people. Alpert believes that the arts can make a difference in the world and in the lives of individuals.

LANI HALL

Lani Hall is a two-time Grammy-winning vocalist and producer who started her career as the lead singer of Sergio Mendes's group, Brasil '66. She has recorded over 22 albums in three different languages and won her first Grammy in 1986 for her album, Es Facil Amar, and her second as a producer on Herb Alpert's album, Steppin' Out. In addition to her successful music career, Hall is also a writer and has published a book of short stories and true stories from her life, titled Emotional Memoirs & Short Stories. She has also created an audio book of the same title that features a musically scored soundtrack.