Release Date: 17 January 2025
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: Music On Vinyl
£26.99
FREDDIE HUBBARD KEEP YOUR SOUL TOGETHER Limited Deluxe Gatefold Translucent Pink 180gram Audiophiel Vinyl 2LP Set
Overview:
"Keep Your Soul Together" (1973) is Freddie Hubbard’s fifth studio album released on Creed Taylor's CTI label. The album features Hubbard alongside an ensemble that includes Junior Cook on tenor sax, George Cables on keyboards, Aurell Ray on guitar, Kent Brinkley or Ron Carter on bass, Ralph Penland on drums, and Juno Lewis on percussion. The album’s sound, though occasionally funky, is rooted in creative jazz, showcasing Hubbard in peak form across four of his original compositions.
Though some writers have often underrated Hubbard’s CTI recordings, mistaking them for his later, more commercial output on Columbia, this particular album stands out as a testament to his ingenuity. Hubbard’s blend of bravado and subtlety shines through, as does his ability to fuse technical mastery with emotional depth. His ability to maintain a consistent, rich tone across both slow and fast passages placed him among the greatest trumpeters in jazz history.
Influenced by legends such as Miles Davis and Clifford Brown, Hubbard nonetheless crafted a sound entirely his own, becoming one of the boldest and most inventive trumpeters of the bop, hard-bop, and post-bop eras. His impact on jazz extended far beyond his solo recordings, as he collaborated with many of the genre's greats, leaving behind a powerful legacy. Down Beat magazine described Hubbard as “the most powerful and prolific trumpeter in jazz” shortly after his passing in 2008. His influence continues to shape the world of jazz, inspiring generations of trumpeters and musicians alike.
Featured Tracks:
Side A
1. Brigitte
2. Keep Your Soul Together
Side B
1. Spirits of Trane
2. Destiny's Children
Release Date: 13 September 2024
Format: LP Vinyl
Label: Verve
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Format: LP Vinyl
Label: Music On Vinyl
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Format: LP Vinyl
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Format: LP Vinyl
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