RIP Freddie. I have lots of his records. Red Clay has to be my favorite. I got to see him live in Milwaukee in the 70's at a small jazz venue called Teddys.
RIP Freddie Hubbard
Maybe there's already a thread on this, but Freddie Hubbard died a few days ago. Now that's sad. That guy played beautiful, versatile trumpet on an astonishing number of the most memorable jazz records ever. Personally, The Quintet, VSOP Columbia C2 34976 -- with Hancock, Shorter, Williams and Carter -- more or less defined jazz for me and is still a-go too album for pure jazz pleasure.
Sad day -- but the bright side? -- there are still many many bright sides to hear from this well recorded giant of jazz trumpet.
Sad day -- but the bright side? -- there are still many many bright sides to hear from this well recorded giant of jazz trumpet.