EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 19 MIN
Born in Indianapolis to immigrant parents, Trigger Alpert recorded with America’s top musicians
from Cultural Manifesto
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with music from the Indianapolis bassist Herman “Trigger” Alpert. Born in Indianapolis in 1916 to Russian Jewish immigrants, Alpert rose to national prominence in the golden age of big band jazz. Despite his remarkable contributions to American music, Alpert remains largely overlooked in his hometown — an unsung figure whose legacy deserves greater recognition in Indianapolis jazz history.
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Born in Indianapolis to immigrant parents, Trigger Alpert recorded with America’s top musicians
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