Straight Life Freddie Hubbard Artist

Recorded between trumpeter {|Freddie Hubbard|}'s better-known classics {|Red Clay|} and {|First Light|}, {|Straight Life|} is actually arguably {|Hubbard|}'s greatest recording. Joined by an all-star group that includes tenor saxophonist {|Joe Hender... Read more

Recorded between trumpeter {|Freddie Hubbard|}'s better-known classics {|Red Clay|} and {|First Light|}, {|Straight Life|} is actually arguably {|Hubbard|}'s greatest recording. Joined by an all-star group that includes tenor saxophonist {|Joe Henderson|}, keyboardist {|Herbie Hancock|}, guitarist {|George Benson|}, bassist {|Ron Carter|}, and drummer {|Jack DeJohnette|}, {|Hubbard|} is frequently astounding on Straight Life (check out that introduction) and Mr. Clean, constructing classic solos. The very memorable set is rounded off by the trumpeter's duet with {|Benson|} on a lyrical version of the ballad Here's That Rainy Day. ~ Scott Yanow Less