Freddie Hubbard

• 180 GRAM VIRGIN VINYL

• PURE ANALOGUE, AUDIOHILE MASTERING

• GATEFOLD EDITION

• 4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

The first of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard's three Atlantic albums, this excellent set falls between hard bop and the avant-garde, often hinting at both. Hubbard's regular group of the time (James Spaulding, Albert Dailey, Bob Cunningham, and  Otis Ray Appleton, plus guest conga player Ray Barretto) performs the debut version of his famous "Little Sunflower," an excellent remake of "Up Jumped Spring," and four lesser-known pieces. Hubbard and Spaulding made for an excellent team and there are plenty of exciting moments on this brief but potent set.

PERSONNEL:

• Freddie Hubbard - (flugelhorn, trumpet)
• James Spaulding - (alto sax, flute)
• Albert Dailey - (piano)
• Bob Cunningham - (bass)
• Ray Appleton - (drums)
• Ray Barretto - (percussion)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. .Backlash
• A2. The Return Of The Prodigal Son
• A3. Little Sunflower

• SIDE B
• B1. On The Que-Tee
• B2. Up Jumped Spring
• B3. Echoes Of Blue