Recorded in 1961, Ready for Freddie was trumpeter Freddie Hubbardâ??s fourth album for Blue Note Records.
Featuring a unique sextet line-up with Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Bernard McKinney on euphonium, McCoy Tyner on piano, Art Davis on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums, the album stands as one of the finest of Hubbardâ??s career.
This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. -
"Ready For Freddie" is a classic jazz album by the legendary trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, now available in CD format from Hallmark. Originally released in 1961, this record stands as one of Hubbard's most acclaimed works and showcases his virtuosic trumpet playing alongside an all-star lineup featuring Art Davis, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Wayne Shorter. The album blends hard bop with modal jazz influences across tracks like "Arietis," "Weaver of Dreams," and "Marie Antoinette." Hallmark is renowned for reissuing timeless music classics at affordable prices without compromising on sound quality or packaging standards. Freddie Hubbard was a pivotal figure in modern jazz; throughout his career he collaborated with icons such as Herbie Hancock and John Coltrane, earning critical acclaim for albums like "Red Clay" and winning a Grammy Award in 1972. This release offers both newcomers and longtime fans an essential piece of jazz history.