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Post by poetrylover3 on Jul 6, 2013 8:28:12 GMT -5
Yesterday, I listened to "Live Under The Sky" the VSOP in Japan (1979) tour. I was struck once again by what a powerful & versatile voice Hubbard was "live". It contains some of my favorite Hubbard moments in concert. Like some musicians Freddie played up to the level of his surrounding cast and this great quintet brought out his best efforts. If he had recorded only live sessions, he'd bee a legend.
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Post by kh1958 on Dec 25, 2013 22:11:13 GMT -5
I saw him live once in the '70s and quite a few times in the '80s--when he was on at the end of a set he would play a solo that could only be described as a Tour De Force. It seemed like he was the greatest trumpet player in the world on a good night.
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Post by muddylives on Dec 26, 2013 3:14:53 GMT -5
Freddie Hubbard was indeed incredible. Among my favorite recordings of his are the amazing work that he did on some of Herbie Hancock's classic Blue Note dates.
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Post by johnt on Dec 26, 2013 11:47:11 GMT -5
Freddie is unreal on this CD - released just a few years ago. Highly recommended.
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Post by billf on Dec 26, 2013 12:40:30 GMT -5
Freddie is unreal on this CD - released just a few years ago. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the tip, John! Now listening. Saw Hubbard at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester on the tour during which this was recorded. |
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Post by kh1958 on Dec 26, 2013 12:55:44 GMT -5
I found Without a Song to be a bit disappointing; On the other hand, the recently issued for the first time in the U.S., Gleam (Wounded Bird) is fantastic.
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Post by tom1960 on Dec 26, 2013 20:12:01 GMT -5
Looks like time to revisit "Without A Song" as it's been quite some time since I last played that recording.
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Post by billf on Dec 27, 2013 4:34:28 GMT -5
Following on from those Hancock c.1970 albums, I'm ready for this:  |
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