The Herb Spectacles play a 21st century mix of South American Tijuana and Mariachi. Inspired by the likes of Chet Baker’s mariachi recordings and Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass, the group aims to boost interest in this musical style once more.

Biography

The Herb Spectacles formed in late 1999, when Marcel Kruup and Maarten Heijblok (both ex-Treble Spankers) teamed up with members from Amsterdam's Klezmerband and added a marimba player and percussionist.

The group released its debut album, 'The Incredible World of... ' in June 2003 on Excelsior Recordings

Excelsior Recordings

Excelsior Recordings is an independent record label located in Utrecht, Netherlands, born out of a love - for 7" vinyl, and anger - over almost-famous Dutch band’s Daryll-Ann's luck. First up was a single release; Nothing sucks like Electrolux...

, after which the group has made appearances at North Sea Jazz and Lowlands, both important Dutch music festivals.

In 2006 the Herb Spectacles released their second album called 'Bongolito’s Hideaway'.

Discography

The Incredible World of ... (Excelsior Recordings, 2003)

Bongolito’s Hideaway (Excelsior Recordings, 2006)