Freddie Hubbard - Straight Life / Pure Pleasure

"Straight Life," recorded by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard between the better-known classics "Red Clay" and "First Light," is actually Hubbard's perhaps best recording ever. Hubbard, backed by a group made up

of loudly familiar musicians, including tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, keyboardist Herbie Hancock, guitarist George Benson, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Jack DeJohnette, never ceases to amaze on

"Straight Life" (just listen to that intro) and "Mr. Clean," where he constructs classic solos. The very remarkable set is rounded out with the trumpeter's duet with George Benson on a lyrical version of the ballad

"Here's That Rainy Day." This exciting album is essential for all serious jazz collections.

Freddie Hubbard (tp, flh); Joe Henderson (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); George Benson (g); Ron Carter (b); Jack DeJohnette (dr); Richard "Pablo" Landrum (perc); Weldon Irvine (tam)

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Title

Side 1

1. Straight Life

Side 2

1. Mr. Clean

2. Her's That Rainy Day