Freddie Hubbard played trumpet like few other in the world of jazz. Incredible control, dynamic as any, with beautiful improvisational interpretation. So many jazz trumpeters of the early 50's-late 60's played the soul of jazz, but often lacked the licks. Now-a-days, all too many blow the horn, but forget it's music they are conveying.
Freddie Hubbard was a rare gem. Check out "The Trumpet Summit Meets the Oscar Peterson Big Four". All three horn players; Hubbard, Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie are of the finest caliber, but Hubbard......man. Just check it out. Hubbard has been a huge influence on my son, an aspiring trumpeter, since his early exposure to the world of jazz and the horn.
Freddie Hubbard was a rare gem. Check out "The Trumpet Summit Meets the Oscar Peterson Big Four". All three horn players; Hubbard, Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie are of the finest caliber, but Hubbard......man. Just check it out. Hubbard has been a huge influence on my son, an aspiring trumpeter, since his early exposure to the world of jazz and the horn.