Review by Ken Dryden
Freddie Hubbard is featured during a 1991 Warsaw concert just a few weeks after the death of Miles Davis, though by this point in his career the trumpeter's chops are not consistently up to par. Joined by pianist Ronnie Mathews, tenor saxophonist Don Braden, bassist Jeff Chambers, and drummer Ralph Penland, the ambitious program kicks off with a furious-paced take of Cedar Walton's "Bolivia," though the high notes give the leader some trouble and he quickly abandons them. Likewise, Hubbard's solo introduction to "God Bless the Child" is erratic and the rather pedestrian attempt at Miles Davis' landmark composition "All Blues" is frankly dull, as it doesn't take enough chances. The final track, "Dear John," is Hubbard's reworking of the chord changes to John Coltrane's "Giant Steps," but his intonation problems make it difficult to enjoy. Although Hubbard's group provides sufficient support, the trumpeter's earlier recordings are far superior to this disappointing release, which has since been discontinued due to the demise of Who's Who in Jazz. This CD can safely be bypassed.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/at-jazz-jamboree-warszawa-91-a-tribute-to-miles-mw0000111567
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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Freddie Hubbard aparece durante un concierto en Varsovia en 1991, apenas unas semanas después de la muerte de Miles Davis, aunque a estas alturas de su carrera las dotes del trompetista no están siempre a la altura. Junto al pianista Ronnie Mathews, el saxofonista tenor Don Braden, el bajista Jeff Chambers y el baterista Ralph Penland, el ambicioso programa comienza con una versión trepidante de "Bolivia" de Cedar Walton, aunque las notas altas le dan algunos problemas al líder y rápidamente los abandonó. Del mismo modo, la introducción en solitario de Hubbard a "God Bless the Child" es errática y el intento bastante vulgar de la histórica composición de Miles Davis "All Blues" es francamente aburrido, ya que no requiere suficientes riesgos. La pista final, "Dear John", es la reelaboración de Hubbard de los cambios de acordes de "Giant Steps" de John Coltrane, pero sus problemas de entonación hacen que sea difícil disfrutarla. Aunque el grupo de Hubbard brinda suficiente apoyo, las grabaciones anteriores del trompetista son muy superiores a este decepcionante lanzamiento, que desde entonces ha sido descontinuado debido a la desaparición de Who's Who in Jazz. Este CD se puede omitir de forma segura.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/at-jazz-jamboree-warszawa-91-a-tribute-to-miles-mw0000111567
1 - Bolivia - 12:39
2 - God Bless The Child - 11:56
3 - All Blues - 13:27
4 - Dear John - 16:27
5 - Blues for Duane - 21:04
Credits:
Bass – Jeff Chambers (3)
Drums – Ralph Penland
Piano – Ronnie Matthews*
Tenor Saxophone – Don Braden
Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard
Violin – Michał Urbaniak (tracks: 5)
Note:
Recorded live October 24th, 1991
Label: Jazzmen – 660.50.001
Country: Germany
Released: 1993
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/11653243-Freddie-Hubbard-Quintet-Live-At-Warsaw-Jazz-Festival-1991
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