Herb Alpert and Hugh Masekela were both renowned trumpeters who collaborated in the late 70s. Alpert, an American musician, is known for his work with the Tijuana Brass, while Masekela, a South African artist, was a major figure in jazz and world music. Their collaborative album, "Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela," blends their distinctive sounds, combining Alpert's pop-infused jazz style with Masekela's Afrobeat influences. This important cross-cultural collaboration underscored the global scope of jazz and opened new avenues for musical fusion.