Freddie Hubbard facts for kids
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Freddie Hubbard
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| Birth name | Frederick Dwayne Hubbard |
| Born | April 7, 1938 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2008 (aged 70) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1958–2008 |
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Frederick Dewayne Hubbard (born April 7, 1938 – died December 29, 2008) was an American jazz trumpeter. He was known for playing different jazz styles. These included bebop, hard bop, and post-bop. His unique sound changed modern jazz music.
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Starting His Music Career
Freddie Hubbard began playing music in school. He played the mellophone and trumpet. This was at Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. A trumpeter named Lee Katzman suggested he study music. Freddie then went to the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music.
As a teenager, Freddie worked with local musicians. He played with brothers Wes and Monk Montgomery. He also played with bassist Larry Ridley and saxophonist James Spaulding.
In 1958, when he was 20, Freddie moved to New York. There, he played with many famous jazz musicians. Some of these included Philly Joe Jones and Quincy Jones. On June 19, 1960, Freddie recorded his first album as a leader. It was called Open Sesame.
Playing Jazz in the 1960s
In December 1960, Freddie Hubbard was asked to play on a special album. It was Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz. Coleman had heard Freddie play and liked his style.
In May 1961, Freddie played on Olé Coltrane. This was John Coltrane's last recording for Atlantic Records. Coltrane also hired Freddie for his first album with Impulse! Records. This album was called Africa/Brass.
In August 1961, Freddie recorded Ready for Freddie. This was his first time working with saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Freddie later joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers band. He played on many live and studio albums with them. Some famous ones include Caravan and Ugetsu.
During the 1960s, Freddie recorded eight albums as a bandleader. He also played on more than two dozen albums as a sideman. He stayed with Art Blakey until 1966. Then, he started his own small music groups.
During this time, Freddie developed his own unique sound. He started to sound different from earlier trumpeters. He won the "New Star" award from DownBeat jazz magazine.
Freddie played on many important albums in the 1960s. These included Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage. He also played on Wayne Shorter's Speak No Evil. People said he was a very talented trumpeter. He helped bridge different jazz styles.
Success in the 1970s
Freddie Hubbard became very popular in the 1970s. He released several successful albums with CTI Records. His albums Red Clay and First Light were very well-liked. They are still considered some of his best work.
First Light won a Grammy Award in 1972. Many great musicians played on this album. These included pianists Herbie Hancock and Richard Wyands.
In 1977, Freddie joined a supergroup called V.S.O.P. The band included Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. They released several live albums together. These included V.S.O.P and V.S.O.P. Live Under the Sky.
Freddie's trumpet playing was also featured on a popular song. He played on "Zanzibar" from Billy Joel's 1978 album 52nd Street. This album won a Grammy Award for Best Album.
Later Years and Legacy
In the 1980s, Freddie Hubbard led his own jazz group again. They played at concerts and festivals in the US and Europe. He often played with Joe Henderson. Freddie also recorded two albums with Woody Shaw.
In 1988, Freddie played with Elton John. He added trumpet solos to the song "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (Part Two)". This was for Elton John's album Reg Strikes Back.
In 1992, Freddie had a serious lip injury. This made it hard for him to play the trumpet. After a long recovery, he started playing and recording again. Even though it was challenging, his best recordings are still considered top-notch.
In 2006, Freddie received a high honor in jazz. The National Endowment for the Arts gave him the NEA Jazz Masters Award. This is a very important award for jazz musicians.
Freddie Hubbard passed away on December 29, 2008. He died from problems caused by a heart attack. He was 70 years old.
Freddie had a special connection with the Jazz Foundation of America. This group helps musicians when they are sick or need support. Freddie once said they helped him save his home. After he passed away, his family asked for donations to be made to this foundation.
Filmography
- 1981 – Studiolive (Sony)
- 1985 – One Night with Blue Note
- 2004 – Live at the Village Vanguard (Immortal)
- 2005 – All Blues (FS World Jazz)
- 2009 – Freddie Hubbard: One of a Kind
See also
In Spanish: Freddie Hubbard para niños
