More sad News. Freddie Hubbard has passed !

R.I.P.: Freddie Hubbard, 70
05:24 PM PT, Dec 29 2008

Freddie Hubbard died today at Sherman Oaks Hospital as a result of a heart attack suffered in late November. His name might not blow up the same marquee lights as that of the late Eartha Kitt, whom we lost on Christmas Day, but anyone who cultivates even a passing interest in jazz certainly knows Hubbard's swift, mercury-smooth trumpet sound, whether they realize it or not.

A sideman for Sonny Rollins and Art Blakey, Hubbard did some of his most masterful work with the '60s avant-garde crowd, including Eric Dolphy's "Out to Lunch," John Coltrane's "Ascension" and Ornette Coleman's masterful group improvisation "Free Jazz." Perhaps as a result of such a track record, Hubbard's recordings as a band leader may have been a bit overshadowed, but his soul-jazz leaning '70s work on "Red Clay" and "Straight Life" are well worth investigating. In an interview with the Associated Press earlier this year, Wynton Marsalis described Hubbard's bright tone on trumpet and flugelhorn as "exuberant," and the track "Mr. Clean" from "Straight Life" is a captivating example.




-- Chris Barton

A factoid of my experience, Freddie's cd Back To Birdland from 1982 was one of the very first cds. It was given away when you bought a cd player as not many were even available back then . . . I still have it. The sound is incredible.

sad news Ted!
Freddie was a great musician,rest in peace man!peace,stef

R.I.P. Freddie.......... another legend of jazz gone.

Sad news. R.I.P. Freddie!

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/12/30/americas/obits.php



He will be missed
Great player.


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Outtasight
Colin.

I found out, while I was in NYC.
Unreal. He was an icon trumpeter
and a part of all of us.

Eartha was the same for the
entertainment world. What a
voice. So signature.

RIP, two of the brightest stars.

My condolences goes out to his family, friends and fans. I'm surely a fan since the mid-seventies. I will always remember his contribution on Red Clay recording.

Just yesterday I was invited to a house that holds jazz sessions on Sunday afternoons. The band that performed was great and dedicated a song done by Freddy on that album, Red Clay. The flugle horn player did a fantastic job replicating the essence of FH playing...just superb to say the least.

Always have Mr. Hubbard in heart