Live at Fat Tuesday's
99 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant live jazz performance that showcases Hubbard's virtuosic trumpet against rich ensemble interplay.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical reception, with many praising Hubbard's ability to blend complex arrangements with spontaneous creativity. It has been recognized as an essential contribution to the jazz genre during the mid-1980s, reinforcing Hubbard's status as a leading trumpeter while influencing contemporary jazz musicians.
- Best for
- vibrant ensemble interplay wave-like pacing with peaks immersive live performance experience
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Live at Fat Tuesday's' captures Freddie Hubbard during a period of revitalization in his career, following the commercial challenges of the late 1970s. This album comes after his celebrated work in the 1960s and 1970s, marking a return to live performance settings that highlight his improvisational prowess and collaborative spirit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Barbra Streisand· Ella Fitzgerald· Bob Dylan· Diana Ross· Aretha Franklin· Tony Bennett· Dave Brubeck· Andy Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Take It to the Ozone Standout 9:40
- 2 Egab 13:02
- 3 Phoebe’s Samba 7:00
- 4 But Beautiful 9:16
- 5 One of a Kind 7:56
Disc 2
- 1 C.O.R.E Standout 13:53
- 2 Destiny’s Children Standout 19:27
- 3 First Light 19:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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