Description
Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard burst upon the Blue Note scene in June 1960 with his auspicious debut albumOpen Sesame. Within 6 months Hubbard had already recorded a follow-up (Goin Up) and appeared as a sideman on sessions withTina Brooks(True Blue),Hank Mobley(Roll Call),Kenny Drew(Undercurrent), andJackie McLean(Bluesnik). Hubbards bravado style was already fully formed onOpen Sesamewith his brilliant tone and jaw-dropping technical prowess at the helm of sterling quintet with tenor saxophonistTina Brooks, pianistMcCoy Tyner, bassistSam Jones, and drummerClifford Jarvis. Highlights of the set include the hard-charging title track, a stunning ballad performance on But Beautiful, and a grooving version of One Mint Julep.
ThisClassic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
A1: Open Sesame
A2: But Beautiful
A3: Gypsy Blue
B1: All or Nothing at All
B2: One Mint Julep
B3: Hub’s Nub
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