Hubbard Freddie

The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard - Acoustic Sounds Series

Label: Verve

Genre: Jazz / Avant Garde

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Freddie Hubbard’s The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard captures the trumpeter in outstanding form as he emerged as one of the defining voices of 1960s jazz. Recorded in 1962 at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio and produced by Bob Thiele for Impulse!, the album brings together an exceptional ensemble including John Gilmore, Curtis Fuller, Tommy Flanagan, Art Davis and Louis Hayes.

Balancing originals with carefully chosen standards, Hubbard’s compositions sit alongside a striking interpretation of the Ellington-Tizol classic ‘Caravan’. His combination of technical precision, warmth and melodic invention is matched by Gilmore’s distinctive tenor playing, while Fuller and Flanagan add richness and depth throughout. Driven by a responsive rhythm section, The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard is a confident and varied session that highlights the breadth of Hubbard’s talent at a crucial stage in his career.

Mastered from the original analogue tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound. Housed in a Stoughton tip on gatefold jacket.