New Colors by Freddie Hubbard/The New Jazz Composers Octet

Description: Tracks:One of Another KindBlue SpiritsBlues for Miles - (featuring Kenny Garrett)Dizzy's Connotations - (featuring Javon Jackson)True ColorsRed ClayOsie MaeInner Space Performer Notes: Personnel: Freddie Hubbard (flugelhorn); Craig Handy (soprano & tenor saxophones); Kenny Garrett, Myron Walden, Ted Nash (alto saxophone); Javon Jackson (tenor saxophone); Chris Karlic (baritone saxophone); David Weiss (trumpet); Luis Bonilla, Steve Davis (trombone); Xavier Davis (piano); Dwayne Burno (bass); Joe Chambers, Idris Muhammad (drums).Recorded at Systems Two Recording Studios, Brooklyn, New York on October 18 and December 4, 2000.Personnel: Freddie Hubbard (trumpet, flugelhorn); Craig Handy (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Kenny Garrett, Myron Walden (alto saxophone); Javon Jackson (tenor saxophone); Luis Bonilla (trombone); Xavier Davis (piano); Idris Muhammad (drums).Recording information: Systems Two Recording Studios (10/18/2000-12/04/2000).Photographer: Corey Sipkin.Arrangers: Freddie Hubbard; Dwayne Burno.When an artist the caliber of Freddie Hubbard makes a comeback, all must sit up and take notice. NEW COLORS finds the trumpeter, plagued in his later years by lengthy bouts of inactivity, revisiting his earlier material with a newfound energy. He is joined here by both old friends and some newer talents. Notable supporters are drummers Joe Chambers and Idris Muhammad, saxophonists Ted Nash, Craig Handy, Kenny Garrett, and Javon Jackson, and trombonist Steve Davis. The result is a session that recalls Hubbard's classic Blue Note days, which will inspire countless trumpeters for generations.Hubbard is featured throughout on flugelhorn. Though he doesn't reach the stratospheric heights of his past, his full-flavored tones reflect the rich maturity of his experience. The large ensemble provides just the right backdrop with excellent arrangements by Hubbard and trumpeter David Weiss. Two notable cuts are "Blues For Miles," which features Hubbard sparring with alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, and the Latin piece "Dizzy's Connotations," an exceptional arrangement that features Javon Jackson on tenor. Also of interest is Hubbard's well-known "Red Clay," a funky highlight with many fine spotlights. Hopefully, NEW COLORS will prove to be more than a brief splash on Hubbard's canvas. Professional Reviews: Q (7/01, p.111) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Revisits the polished Blue Note sound. Hubbard's sharp as a blade throughout." Down Beat (8/01, p.85) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...A pleasing, little big band session....Hubbard keeps things mostly in the flugelhorn's low and middle registers..." Producer: David Weiss, Freddie Hubbard Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Guest Artist: Craig Handy; Ted Nash; Idris Muhammad; Joe Chambers; Kenny Garrett; Steve Davis; Javon Jackson; Myron Walden Release Date: 24 April, 2001 Label: Hip Bop

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