Hub Cap is an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, 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.
The pieces The album's title originates from Hubbard's nickname. The track "Cry Me Not", composed by Randy Weston for the session and arranged by Melba Liston, was considered by Hubbard to be "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.Original album liner notes by Leonard Feather
Reception
Reviewing the album for The Guardian in 2003, British jazz critic John Fordham wrote:
Track listing
All compositions by Freddie Hubbard, except as indicated "Hub Cap" – 5:17 "Cry Me Not" (Randy Weston) – 4:49 "Luana" – 10:04 "Osie Mae" – 6:53 "Plexus" (Cedar Walton) – 9:02 "Plexus" [alternate take] (Walton) – 9:10 "Earmon Jr." – 6:16
Personnel Freddie Hubbard – trumpet Julian Priester – trombone Jimmy Heath – tenor saxophone Cedar Walton – piano Larry Ridley – bass Philly Joe Jones – drums
Technical personnel Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording Francis Wolff – cover photo Reid Miles – cover design
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