1: Arietis (6:43) 2: Weaver Of Dreams (6:39) 3: Marie Antoinette (6:39) 4: Birdlike (10:20) 5: Crisis (11:44)
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Recorded on August 21, 1961
"Ready For Freddie" is a classic jazz album by the legendary trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, released in 1961 and now available in this high-quality CD edition from Universal Japan. This record captures Hubbard at a creative peak, blending hard bop with modal influences across six masterful tracks. The album features an all-star lineup including Art Davis, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, and Bernard McKinney?each contributing to its dynamic soundscape. Highlights include "Arietis," "Weaver of Dreams," and the hauntingly beautiful "Marie Antoinette." Universal Japan is renowned for their meticulous remastering process and premium packaging that appeals to audiophiles worldwide. Freddie Hubbard was one of jazz?s most influential trumpet players; his career spanned collaborations with legends like John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock as well as acclaimed solo projects such as "Red Clay" and "First Light," both Grammy-winning albums.
"Ready for Freddie" is without any doubt one of the trumpeter's most rewarding albums. This cd was recorded in 1962 en released by blue note. Besides Hubbard, the line-up consists of Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Art Davis, Elvin Jones and Bernard mcKinney. McKinney's euphonium adds extra colour to the tunes. All compositions are memorable and the playing of the all-star group is excellent. It goes without saying that this is a must have cd.