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180g Vinyl LP!
Remastered from the Original Analog Tape!
Pressed at QRP!
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Recorded on July 2, 1962, at Rudy Van Gelder's studio and released in 1963 on Impulse! Records, The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard captures the trumpeter at a pivotal early stage, showcasing his technical brilliance, warmth, and rhythmic command within a versatile ensemble of Art Davis, Curtis Fuller, John Gilmore, Louis Hayes and Tommy Flanagan. Produced by Bob Thiele, the album blends originals and standards, highlighting Hubbard's compositions like "The 7th Day" and a fine arrangement of the Ellington-Tizol classic "Caravan," while balancing hard bop, balladry, and modal harmony. Gilmore's distinctive tenor complements Hubbard's sculpted lines, Fuller and Flanagan provide harmonic depth, and Davis and Hayes drive a responsive rhythm section, resulting in a cohesive session that documents Hubbard's emergence as a defining voice of 1960s jazz.
Features
- Acoustic Sounds Series Reissue from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises
- 180g Vinyl LP
- Remastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the Original Analog Tape
- Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
- Stoughton Printing Gatefold Old-Style Tip-On Jacket
Musicians
| Freddie Hubbard | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Art Davis | bass |
| Louis Hayes | drums |
| Tommy Flanagan | piano |
| John Gilmore | tenor sax |
| Curtis Fuller | trombone |
Selections
Side A:
- Caravan
- Bob's Place
- Happy Times
Side B:
- Summertime
- The 7th Day
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