Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
On Hub Cap, his third effort as a leader, Freddie Hubbard sticks to the tried-and-true hard bop formula, which is something of a mixed blessing. There's no question that much of this music is enjoyable, but it's not quite up to the standards of its two predecessors. Part of the problem is Hubbard's sextet, which features tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath, trombonist Julian Priester, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Larry Ridley, and drummer "Philly" Joe Jones. All of the musicians are talented, but only a few are inventive, and that becomes a problem, since it becomes clear that Hubbard is beginning to break free from his influences and develop his own style. In other words, he's capable of more adventurous music than this straight-ahead hard bop. That said, Hub Cap is a very good hard bop date. There is energy to the performances, and the artist's vigorous, inspired playing continues to impress, as do some of his original compositions. Only when compared to Hubbard's first two records, or what would come later, does Hub Cap seem like a lesser effort.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/hub-cap-mw0000652582
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Reseña de Stephen Thomas Erlewine
En Hub Cap, su tercer trabajo como líder, Freddie Hubbard se ciñe a la fórmula probada del hard bop, lo cual es una especie de bendición mixta. No hay duda de que gran parte de esta música es agradable, pero no está a la altura de sus dos predecesores. Parte del problema es el sexteto de Hubbard, que cuenta con el saxofonista tenor Jimmy Heath, el trombonista Julian Priester, el pianista Cedar Walton, el bajista Larry Ridley y el batería «Philly» Joe Jones. Todos los músicos tienen talento, pero sólo unos pocos son inventivos, y eso se convierte en un problema, ya que queda claro que Hubbard está empezando a liberarse de sus influencias y a desarrollar su propio estilo. En otras palabras, es capaz de hacer música más aventurera que este hard bop directo. Dicho esto, Hub Cap es una muy buena cita con el hard bop. Hay energía en las interpretaciones, y la forma de tocar vigorosa e inspirada del artista sigue impresionando, al igual que algunas de sus composiciones originales. Sólo cuando se compara con los dos primeros discos de Hubbard, o con lo que vendría después, Hub Cap parece un esfuerzo menor.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/hub-cap-mw0000652582
1 - Hub Cap 5:14
2 - Cry Me Not 4:45
3 - Luana 10:03
4 - Osie Mae 6:52
5 - Plexus 9:01
6 - Plexus (Alternate Take) 9:08
7 - Earmon Jr. 6:16
Credits:
Bass – Larry Ridley
Design [Cover] – Reid Miles
Drums – "Philly" Joe Jones
Photography By [Cover Photo] – Francis Wolff
Piano – Cedar Walton
Producer – Alfred Lion
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Reissue Producer [Produced For Release] – Michael Cuscuna
Tenor Saxophone – Jimmy Heath
Transferred By [Digital Transfers] – Ron McMaster
Trombone – Julian Priester
Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard
Notes:
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 9, 1961
Tracks 1-5 & 7 originally issued as Blue Note BLP 4073 and BST 84073
Track 6 previously unissued and not part of LP configuration
Label: Blue Note – CDP 7 84073 2
Released: 1988
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/3113756-Freddie-Hubbard-Hub-Cap
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