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Freddie Hubbard
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After moving to New York at age 20, Hubbard began working with other jazz greats like drummer Philly Joe Jones,,.,
Before his death from complications of a heart attack in 2008, Hubbard was awarded the NEA Jazz Master award, the highest jazz honor given by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Released on the legendary Blue Note |
Hubbard's third album featured a sextet of notable performers that included bassist Larry Ridley and pianist Cedar Walton |
Recorded in the early 1960s but not released until 1979, this album features both original Hubbard compositions and traditional jazz standards. |
Hubbard's fourth album featured the great Art Davis on drums and was singled out by Allmusic as one of 17 essential hard bop recordings. |
The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard (1962) Hubbard's fifth album was his first release on the Impulse! record label and showcased the work of tenor saxophonist Jon Gilmore. |
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With this collection of original compositions Hubbard came into his own as a trumpeter and composer. Piainist Herbie Hancock |
The Night of the Cookers (1965) This live album, featuring Hubbard on trumpet and Larry Ridley on bass, was recorded in April of 1965 and originally released as a two LP set. |
Hubbard's first hard bop release on Creed Taylor's CTI label was influenced by soul and funk and was the start of his soul-jazz fusion period. |
Hubbard's third release on CTI is generally considered part of a loose trilogy that includes Red Clay and Straight Life |
Handpicked by pianist Herbie Hancock for inclusion on his fifth album, Hubbard gave stellar performances on 'Dolphin Dance' and 'Little One.' |
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