The compilation is divided into two distinct eras of Alpert's career: Key Tracks Tijuana Brass

In the world of digital audio, the standard Compact Disc (CD) operates at 44.1kHz. When audiophiles seek out the 88.2kHz version—often sourced from high-resolution digital downloads or SACD (Super Audio CD) layers—they are looking for a mathematical double of the CD's sampling rate.

The FLAC 88 (Free Lossless Audio Codec, 88.2 kHz/24-bit) mastering ensures that listeners can enjoy in pristine, high-quality audio. This format delivers exceptional detail, dynamics, and clarity, making it perfect for audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike.

Released on March 27, 2001, is a 20-track career retrospective that covers his most influential work with the Tijuana Brass and his solo ventures into jazz-funk. While the original physical release was a standard Compact Disc, it has since become a staple for audiophiles due to its high-quality 20-bit tube remastering from original tapes. Audio Fidelity & Technical Specifications

The 2001 remaster is noted for avoiding the "loudness war" compression common in later releases, preserving the natural transients of Alpert’s trumpet.