Open Sesame Free MP3, Song Download, Lyrics, Album Track List

Freddie Hubbard

Song	Lyrics	Save	Buy
PLAY QUEUE 1 Open Sesame		save
PLAY QUEUE 2 But Beautiful		save
PLAY QUEUE 3 Gypsy Blue		save
PLAY QUEUE 4 All Or Nothing At All		save
PLAY QUEUE 5 One Mint Julep		save
PLAY QUEUE 6 Hub's Nub		save
PLAY QUEUE 7 Open Sesame (Alternate Take)		save
PLAY QUEUE 8 Gypsy Blue (Alternate Take)		save

MOG Editorial Review

With the release of his debut album in 1960, Freddie Hubbard immediately solidified his place as a jazz legend with the release of Open Sesame. Featuring an improv style that was laid-back without sacrificing technical skill, Hubbard and his quintet created a cool to the core, essential bop album. "One Mint Julep," for instance, opens with a steady drum beat and smooth piano solo before both make way to Hubbard's serene trumpet, which becomes the song's guiding force as the rest of the quintet come along for the ride. He was only 22 at the time, but Hubbard's mastery of both his instrument and bop music were already on display with Open Sesame.
AMG Review of Open Sesame [US Bonus Tracks]

Scott Yanow
All Music Guide

Freddie Hubbard's first recording as a leader, Open Sesame features the 22-year-old trumpeter in a quintet with tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, the up-and-coming pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Clifford Jarvis. This set shows that even at this early stage, Hubbard had the potential to be one of the greats. On the ballad "But Beautiful" he shows maturity; other highlights include "Open Sesame," a driving "All or Nothing at All" and "One Mint Julep." It's an impressive start to what would be a very interesting career. [The 2002 Blue Note re-release includes two bonus tracks: alternate takes of "Open Sesame" and "Gypsy Blue."]