Jazz luminary Freddie Hubbard has passed away.According to spokesman Don Lucoff, the 70 year old musician died at Sherman Oaks Hospital, in Sherman Oaks, California, this morning. The cause of death was from complications of a heart attack he suffered on November 26.
A renowned trumpeter and composer who helped define the 1960s jazz era, Hubbard played with artists John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Bobby Hutcherson, Oliver Nelson, Andrew Hill, Eric Dolphy, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner and countless others.
He was recorded on over 300 albums as a leader and a sidesman on various record labels such as Impulse!, Columbia, Elektra, MPS, Music Masters, Telarc, Blue Note, Atlantic and CTI Records.
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A native of Indianapolis, he was born Frederick DeWayne Hubbard April 7, 1938.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Briggie Hubbard, and his son Duane.
According to Lucoff, funeral services are pending with a memorial tribute in New York to be planned in the New Year.
Last June, Hubbard , who was also recognized as a National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master in 2006, released his final album, 'On the Real Side.'
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By: sonatro2 on 12/29/2008 6:37PM
Hail to one of the great music makers whom Mr Hubbard was. Stories will still be told on the Red Clay; may the man enjoy eternal peace!
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By: Sharon on 12/30/2008 7:32AM
What a great musician......
I remember listening to him as I pave my way thu the music world...
My blessings goes out to the family
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By: RPC of OHPA on 12/30/2008 7:48AM
God Bless Freddie's Soul, and may God look after his family.
Freddie wasn't just a master of the trumpet; he was a master of life. This is a man who became a Jazz Legend in his teens, and because he didn't get to pursue education at that time, he chose to make up for it in his 30's by going to college and law school. He had a thirst for life, music, and knowledge, and he made the most of all 3.
May God's Combo have an opening for a Trumpet Man!
Karl Raszewski II
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By: Studio C on 12/30/2008 8:32AM
The guy was awesome.....R.I.P. Freddie..!!!!
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By: kcros1 on 12/30/2008 8:49AM
Great trumpeter just listen to " Up Jumped Spring" or his solo on Quincy's " Walking in Space"
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By: apreshateit on 12/30/2008 8:53AM
A tremendous loss of, not only a terrific musician, but, a warm and funny human being. My sympathy extends to his family for their loss as well as future generations of Americans who have no concept of music as an art form for THEIR loss.
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By: lyricsr4u on 12/30/2008 9:25AM
Aw man...what sad news to awaken to at "First Light" of this day. The list of trumpet players influenced by Freddie is like reading "the who's who" of that instrument. Of my collection of "albums," his (Freddie's) is only surpassed by Miles, perhaps, only because I heard of Miles first. He was a living legend. Now (sadly) gone, but never to be forgotten...
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By: lyricsr4u on 12/30/2008 9:57AM
Growing up in NY, ("the Jazz Capitol of The World") in the middle 40s through the late 80s, I was fortunate to have many "Jazz" radio stations to listen to. There was one 'DJ' on WLIB-FM, whose first name was "Ed" (unfortunately, I can't recall his last name at this time) who described Freddie as; "the John Coltrane of the trumpet."
What an improviser. What beautiful sounds that came forth from his horn. Another of Art Blakey's "young lions."
Eventhough the sun is shining here in NC...here's that rainy day.
Love ya man...
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By: stevekoppwines on 12/30/2008 2:37PM
Thanks for all the great gigs at Keystone Korner in S.F., and the great body of work. Hope that the great gig in the sky is a good one!
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By: baciglenn on 12/30/2008 2:39PM
In the early '80s, I was living in S.F. and a friend came to visit. Showing her around the city, we ended up walking into a club. Didn't know who this "Freddie" guy was that was going to be playing, but we decided to stick around and listen to some music. It was a pivotal moment for me - I did not like jazz music until I heard Freddie play. I was swept away by the music and from that moment on, I became a jazz fan for life. Thanks Freddie. R.I.P.
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