Ready for Freddie

by Freddie Hubbard

Overview

Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard really came into his own during this Blue Note session. He is matched with quite an all-star group (tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Art Davis, and drummer Elvin Jones in addition to Bernard McKinney on euphonium), introduces two of his finest compositions ("Birdlike" and "Crisis"), and is quite lyrical on his ballad feature, "Weaver of Dreams." Hubbard's sidemen all play up to par and this memorable session is highly recommended; it's one of the trumpeter's most rewarding Blue Note albums. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/04/2024
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031657577
Rank:	243956

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Freddie Hubbard   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Elvin Jones   Guest Artist,Drums
Art Davis   Guest Artist,Bass
McCoy Tyner   Guest Artist,Piano
Wayne Shorter   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Bernard McKinney   Euphonium

Technical Credits

Bob Blumenthal   Liner Notes
Francis Wolff   Photography,Cover Photo
Joe Young   Composer
Wayne Shorter   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Remastering
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Alfred Lion   Producer
Freddie Hubbard   Composer
Jack Elliott   Composer
Nat Hentoff   Liner Notes
Victor Young   Composer
Micaela Boland   Design,Art Direction
Gordon H. Jee   Creative Director