Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival, 1980
Freddie Hubbard · 1980
74 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant showcase of jazz improvisation, blending complex rhythms with melodic exploration and spirited performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended improvisational explorations
- steady pacing for deep listening
- live energy from festival performance
- rich melodic interactions throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- dislike extended instrumental pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1980, Freddie Hubbard was a seasoned trumpeter known for his influential work in hard bop and post-bop. This live album captures him at a peak of creativity, following his acclaimed studio efforts like 'Red Clay' (1970) and 'First Light' (1971). The performance solidifies his role as a leading figure in jazz, bringing together a mix of original compositions and standards that highlight his mastery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee Morgan· Donald Byrd· Art Farmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First Light 16:50
- 2 One of Another Kind 13:05
- 3 One of a Kind 10:34
- 4 Impressions 11:57
- 5 Happiness Is Now 12:31
- 6 Red Clay 9:48
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