Open Sesame (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition)

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  • Artist: Freddie Hubbard (See All Albums by Freddie Hubbard)

  • Date Released: Jan 17, 2002

  • Genre: Jazz, Style: Traditional

  • Label: BLUE NOTE

  • Copyright: (P)(C) 2002 Blue Note Records. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured byBlue Note Records . 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011.

Total Tracks: 8   Total Length: 53:04

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Brooks plays tenor on this great album and did many of the arrangements as well. Hubbard shines and the two mesh together perfectly. All of Hubbard's Blue Note recordings are solid.

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Freddie Hubbard’s first recording as a leader, Open Sesame features the 22-year-old trumpeter in a quintet with tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, the up-and-coming pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Clifford Jarvis. This set shows that even at this early stage, Hubbard had the potential to be one of the greats. On the ballad “But Beautiful” he shows maturity; other highlights include “Open Sesame,” a driving “All or Nothing at All” and “One Mint Julep.” It’s an impressive start to what would be a very interesting career. [The 2002 Blue Note re-release includes two bonus tracks: alternate takes of "Open Sesame" and "Gypsy Blue."] – Scott Yanow

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