Freddie Hubbard, born Frederick Dewayne Hubbard on April 7, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was an acclaimed American jazz trumpeter known for his prowess as a bandleader as well as his innovative contributions to the bebop and hard bop genres. Hubbard's playing style was renowned for its intensity and technical proficiency, and over the course of his career, he expanded his artistic reach into the realms of funk, soul, and fusion, exhibiting his versatility and willingness to evolve with the changing tides of jazz music.

Hubbard's professional career took off in the late 1950s after moving to New York City where he quickly became part of the jazz scene, recording with renown artists like Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, and as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. His work with Blue Note Records elevated his status as a leading jazz trumpeter, particularly through seminal albums such as "Ready for Freddie" (1961), "Hub-Tones" (1962), and "Red Clay" (1970). Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Freddie continued to innovate and collaborate, including performances with the group VSOP, which brought him together with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams. Despite health issues in his later years, Hubbard's influence remained profound, evident in his later recordings and live performances, such as those from the Warsaw Jazz Jamboree in 1991. His legacy is captured not only in the recordings he left behind but also in the generations of trumpeters he inspired until his passing on December 29, 2008.

Genres

Bebop

Contemporary Post-bop

Hard Bop

Jazz

Jazz Trumpet

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Latest Release

One of a Kind (Live)

Freddie Hubbard

Album - 7 Tracks - Released April 7, 2023