Straight Life

by Freddie Hubbard

Overview

Recorded between trumpeter Freddie Hubbard's better-known classics Red Clay and First Light, Straight Life is actually arguably Hubbard's greatest recording. 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, Hubbard 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." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/14/2011
Label:	Masterworks / Masterworks Jazz
UPC:	0886978883223
Rank:	86480

Tracks

1. Straight Life
2. Mr. Clean
3. Here's That Rainy Day

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Freddie Hubbard   Primary Artist,Flugelhorn,Trumpet
George Benson   Guest Artist,Guitar
Jack DeJohnette   Guest Artist,Drums
Joe Henderson   Guest Artist,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass
Herbie Hancock   Guest Artist,Piano
Richard Landrum   Percussion,Drums
Weldon Irvine   Tabla,Tambourine

Technical Credits

Rene Arsenault   Assistant Producer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Jen Wyler   Assistant Engineer
Chuck Stewart   Photography
Tony Martell   Executive Producer
Creed Taylor   Producer
Seth Rothstein   Project Director
C. Taylor   Producer
Helene Silverman   Reissue Design
Tom "Curly" Ruff   Mastering
Steve Futterman   Liner Notes
Freddie Hubbard   Composer
Didier C. Deutsch   Reissue Producer
Weldon Irvine   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
James Van Heusen   Composer
Mark Wilder   Mixing