Released October 1961 | Length 42:21 Release date 1961 | |
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Recorded April 9, 1961Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs Similar Goin' Up, Breaking Point!, Here to Stay, The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard, Open Sesame | ||
Hub Cap is the third album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and was released on the Blue Note label in 1961 as BLP 4073 and BST 84073. It features performances by Hubbard, Julian Priester, Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton, Larry Ridley and Philly Joe Jones.
Contents
The pieces
The origin of the title "Hub Cap" comes from Hubbard's nickname. "Cry Me Not" was composed by Weston for the session and arranged by Melba Liston. Hubbard considered it "the most interesting tune on the record". "Luana" is dedicated to Hubbard's niece, whilst "Osie Mae" - a title which sounded "funky" to Hubbard - is characterized by an A-B-A-B pattern. "Earmon Jr.", composed by Hubbard and arranged by Ed Summerlin, was named for Hubbard's brother, a pianist.
Track listing
All compositions by Freddie Hubbard, except as indicated
- "Hub Cap" - 5:17
- "Cry Me Not" (Weston) - 4:49
- "Luana" - 10:04
- "Osie Mae" - 6:53
- "Plexus" (Walton) - 9:02
- "Earmon Jr." - 6:16
- "Plexus" [alternate take] (Walton) - 9:10
Personnel
Songs
1Hub Cap5:17
2Cry Me Not4:49
3Luana10:05