Freddie Hubbard: 07.04.38 - 29.12.08

Straight Life (1970)
Med hele striben: Henderson, Hancock, Benson, Carter, deJohnette...
Allmusic:
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.