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"The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard," one of two albums the trumpeter made for the Impulse label during a hiatus from Blue Note, is a terrific album. This 1962 recording features the incredible lineup of John Gilmore on tenor sax (in a rare appearance away from Sun Ra's Arkestra), Curtis Fuller on trombone, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Art Davis on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. I think it's no coincidence that during Freddie's days with the Jazz Messengers, his three solo albums -- this one, and the Blue Notes "Ready for Freddie" and "Hub Cap" -- are all sextet recordings. He clearly knows how to shine in a three horn frontline. Great stuff.

This is a terrific record, but it is worth getting for the Stupendous work by John Gilmore. This to me, a long time fan, who knew him, is his Best recording. Gilmore's solos are on a level with Sonny Rollins, in improvising on the thematic material, rather than the chord changes.

This date is one of Hubbard's greatest.Louis Hayes is crisp and driving and exciting-his opening break on Bob's place is worth getting the album-John Gilmore is hypnotic and spellbinding and makes you feel his freedom and Hubbard was and is,as you listen,the envy of all trumpet players.I was listening again to this great album the past two days..and was feeling very humble.
The only drawback about this music is that it's on cd.The sheer power and brilliance of sound of this date can only be felt from an lp record.