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Freddie Hubbard - Live At The Village Vanguard 1982.
Recorded at the Village Vanguard, NYC - June 24th, 1982.
SETLIST: 1 Happy Times 11:54 2 Guernica 15:45 3 Little Waltz 9:59 4 Fantasy In D 8:54
Freddie Hubbard - trumpet Ron Carter - bass Cedar Walton - piano Lenny White - drums
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Freddie Hubbard
Freddie Hubbard (April 7, 1938 – December 29, 2008) was one of the most powerful, technically advanced, and prolific jazz trumpeters in history. Renowned for his robust tone, soaring upper register, and fierce improvisational style, he was a seminal figure in defining the sound of hard bop, post-bop, and jazz fusion. Over a career spanning five decades, Hubbard recorded more than 50 solo albums and collaborated with virtually every major jazz icon of his era.
Career & Major Collaborations
After moving from Indianapolis to New York in 1958, Hubbard quickly became a highly sought-after sideman.
- The Jazz Messengers: His stint with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1961–1966) alongside Wayne Shorter established him as a premier voice of his generation.
- Avant-Garde & Post-Bop: He played on era-defining avant-garde and post-bop sessions, including Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz, John Coltrane's Ascension, and Oliver Nelson's The Blues and the Abstract Truth.
- V.S.O.P. Quintet: In 1977, he joined the superstar V.S.O.P. lineup featuring Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams.
Definitive Albums
Hubbard recorded extensively for legendary labels like Blue Note Records and CTI Records:
- Open Sesame (1960): His brilliant debut record as a leader.
- Ready for Freddie (1961): A post-bop classic showcasing his complex arrangements.
- Red Clay (1970): His definitive masterpiece on CTI, blending hard bop with electric jazz-funk grooves.
- First Light (1971): A commercially successful venture that won him a Grammy Award in 1972.
He was honored as an NEA Jazz Master in 2006, cementing his legacy as a supreme architect of modern jazz trumpet.
