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Goin' Up

Freddie Hubbard · 1961

39 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of hard-bop rhythms and adventurous improvisation, showcasing Hubbard's bold trumpet artistry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • vibrant improvisational moments
  • engaging trumpet-led dialogues
  • afternoon groove with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1961, 'Goin' Up' was Freddie Hubbard's fourth album as a leader and marked a significant moment in his burgeoning career. At this point, Hubbard had already made a name for himself through collaborations with jazz greats like Art Davis and Horace Silver, establishing his unique voice within the hard-bop movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Lee Morgan· Donald Byrd· Art Farmer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Asiatic Raes 6:46
  • 2 The Changing Scene 5:49
  • 3 Karioka 6:15
  • 4 A Peck a Sec. 5:49
  • 5 I Wished I Knew 7:48
  • 6 Blues for Brenda 6:59

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