I
found this record for $3 in a music store, and I have to say, that's
some pretty drastic undervaluing. 'Bird Like,' true to Freddie
Hubbard's style, the trumpet is lively and energetic, especially
given that it's a live performance, and the pianist does a masterful
job at keeping pace. 'Sky Dive,' which is split into two sides across
both sides for some reason, is much more laid back. The trumpet is
accompanied by a beautifully played saxophone, and the drums are set
farther to the back of the soundstage. Partway through 'Part 2,' the
pace picks up, the energy is palpable, and the drummer reasserts
himself into the piece. The ebb and flow of pace here is really
amazing. The final song, 'The Intrepid Fox,' was featured on “Red
Clay,” one of my favorite jazz albums ever. It feels just the least
bit out of place here, but it's still a Freddie Hubbard piece, which
means it's still fantastic and energetic, and the drum solo at the
end is nothing short of excellent.
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