Freddie Hubbard "Straight Life" CTI Records - 2014 UK Import 180 GRAM Vinyl Audiophile Pressing...
NEW! SEALED! NO Reserve.

Recorded between trumpeter Freddie Hubbard's classics Red Clay and First Light, Straight Life is actually arguably Hubbard's greatest recording. Hubbard, joined by an all-star group that includes tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, keyboardist Herbie Hancock, guitarist George Benson, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, is frequently astounding on "Straight Life" (check out that introduction) and "Mr. Clean," constructing classic solos. The very memorable set is rounded off by the trumpeter's duet with Benson on a lyrical version of the ballad "Here's That Rainy Day." This exciting album is essential for all serious jazz collections. Scott Yanow/AMG

One of the great jazz trumpeters of all time, Freddie Hubbard formed his sound out of the Clifford Brown/Lee Morgan tradition, and by the early '70s was immediately distinctive and the pacesetter in jazz. 

Players:  Freddie Hubbard, trumpet, fluglehorn  Joe Henderson, tenor saxophone Herbie Hancock, piano George Benson, guitar Ron Carter, bass Jack DeJohnette, drums Richard "Pablo" Landrum, percussion

Reviews:

Straight Life captures the vibe found on Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, it's rhythmically stronger and less challenging, and more of a collaboration. It may be Hubbard's name on the cover , but this is very much an ensemble creation. Only the final track, Here's That Rainy Day, a duet with Benson, puts him in the lead for any duration. This short album has just three tracks, but they contain more insight, intensity, tone and vibe than most. Heavy but light, multi-layered yet intrinsically legible, this is the distilled essence of a finely honed groove. It is also a great recording with more inner detail and low end welly than most of its era. JK

Van Gelder plus CTI equals the dope and Pure Pleasure is the Icing on a rich sonic cake. Jason Kennedy -Hi Fi Choice HOT PICK 2015

"Freddie Hubbard’s ‘Straight Life’, his best LP featuring George Benson and Herbie Hancock. Exciting and, often, astounding." Paul Rigby hi-fi World, Nov 2014.

"If you don’t own this LP your jazz collection has a big hole that needs filling" Dennis Davis

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Tracks:

Side 1: 

1. Straight Life

Side 2:  1. Mr. Clean  2. Here’s That Rainy Day

Cat No: PPAN CTI6007 Format: 180 gram LP x Heavy Gatefold Sleeve (sealed) Released: September 2014 Produced, engineered & mastered by: Creed Taylor Recorded at Van Gelder Studios, November 16, 1970 Re-mastering by: Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London Re-issue from Pure Pleasure Records Ltd New and Sealed. NO Reserve... Enjoy!
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