Freddie Hubbard
Straight Life
1970 Sony
Song Name:
1 Straight Life
2 Mr. Clean
3 Here's That Rainy Day
Album Review
Recorded between trumpeter Freddie Hubbard's better-known classics Red Clay and First Light, Straight Life is actually arguably Hubbard's greatest recording.
Hubbard, 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, 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." This exciting CD is essential for all
serious jazz collections. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Album Credits
C. Taylor Producer
Creed Taylor Producer
Mark Wilder Mixing
Chuck Stewart Photography
Steve Futterman Liner Notes
Tom "Curly" Ruff Mastering
Seth Rothstein Project Director
Helene Silverman Reissue Design
Tony Martell Executive Producer
Jen Wyler Assistant Engineer
Rene Arsenault Assistant Producer
Weldon Irvine Tabla Tambourine
Didier C. Deutsch Reissue Producer
Rudy Van Gelder Engineer
Freddie Hubbard Flugelhorn Main Performer Trumpet
Richard Landrum Drums Percussion
George Benson Guitar
Ron Carter Bass
Jack DeJohnette Drums
Herbie Hancock Piano
Joe Henderson Saxophone Sax (Tenor)
