Freddie Hubbard - Jazz Trumpeter - Remembered
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Everyday I learn something new and today I learned about the death of Jazz Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. I was unware of him or his rich legacy as a trumpet player who was on the legendary status as a Miles Davis and who infuenced others such as Wynton Marsalis.
Obituary by the BBC News:
Jazz giant Freddie Hubbard dies
Also, NPR had done story on his legacy which I felt was appropriate to share here to learn more about his work:
NPR - Freddie Hubbard: A Jazz Icon Remembered
Wow, I found this old clip of Freddie Hubbard & Art Blakey perform, Moanin. I am very familiar with this jazz track for I have it on one of my favorite Jazz CDs which was produced by Bill Cosby: Hello Friend: To Ennis with Love [Unfortunately Bill Cosby's son died in 1997 and in memory to his son, Ennis Cosby, Mr. Cosby produced one of the finest jazz Cds (in my humble opinion) to share his love and appreciation for him. Article about death of Ennis Cosby - Ennis Cosby is Recalled as Devoted to Teaching (NYTimes - January 17, 1997 ]
Looks like I will be discovering some great jazz tunes and history through my discovery of who was Freddie Hubbard.
Thank you www.emusic.com for a listing of some of the albums that Freddie Hubbard produced during this lifetime:
Comments (5)
Sad news indeed but it'll be a great consolation if more people listen to his music when hearing about his decease.
So true but I don't know if peole are listening to jazz like they used to.
Also, if the jazz musicians were given a chance to play with some of these pop acts that are popular it may allow others to see how LIVE music is important over listening to overly computerized music. I am not dissing music created by the computer or enhanced but I hope those musicians who actually play instruments are given the opportunity to record and play live. However, the competititon by these virtual orchestras are immense.
That is why I enjoy using Pandora Radio or Last.fm for my jazz tastes for you can tailor radio stations to listen to jazz music and to be introduced to wonderful jazz from musicians like Freddie Hubbard. There is a Freddie Hubbard jazz station on last.fm. Have you ever listened to it? Give it a try:
http://www.last.fm/listen/artist/Freddie%2BHubbard/similarartists
I think Pandorafm.com can only be accessed in the USA for now. I know the company just fought to stay alive dealing with some licensing fee issues so hopefully in the future other countries will be able to access the music again!
Thank you for reading! xoox
Dear SerenityLife,
I too heard about Freddie Hubbard's death this week. I seem to recall having a few videos he appeared on PBS in the good old days when PBS used to be a haven for those of us who really loved seeing acoustic music, etc. being played live. And I believe a friend dropped an LP or two in my lap when his friend gave him way too many LP's he found at a thrift store near Denver. I think you would be right about a few pop stars bringing an authentic jazz performer to let us hear something great that would be a soothing balm to all of our lives.
Anyways, thanks so much for the tribute to Freddie hubbard! Keep listening to the good stuff!
Yours truly, musikfriend
@musikfriend - ah, I bought a record player for Xmas just for those treats that people are throwing away by LP. So much great music is being lost. I can't handle it. I was informed to get Freddie Hubbard's, Red Clay, album which I will search for. Hopefully, i can find it on vinyl. Thank you for sharing!
PBS has some great documentaries! xoxoxooxo
In the 70's when he was at CTI -Creed Taylor Records he was on so many great records at that time it seemed he played for everyone when Jazz fusion was just erupting.He was a true artist and his style so distinctive sorry to hear this, yet another artist to leave us.