In some recordings I preferred Freddie Hubbard's style of playing the trumpet over Miles' style. Miles is the best and my favorite, but Freddie blew so hard and great sometimes that it was impossible not to compare him favorably to the greatest. Rest in peace!
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.