FREDDIE HUBBARD - OPEN SESAME (200g MONO LP)

On his first of many to come for Blue Note and what was also his album debut as a leader, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard made both a strong statement and a lasting impression with Open Sesame. It’s a stunning debut that finds a very interesting mix of cats joining in on old and new but consistentantly invigorating cuts. Fellow youngster Tina Brooks lends his tenor to the quintet while fast-rising McCoy Tyner, soon off to become a key component of the classic John Coltrane Quartet, makes a rare Blue Note appearance as a supporting player, on piano. Sam Jones’ bass and Clifford Jarvis’ drumming blend perfectly, especially on Hubbard’s original “Hub’s Nub” and the title tune plus a smokin’ version of “All Or Nothing Or All.” Mastered and cut on Classic’s ALL TUBE MONO cutting system and cutter head makes this the definitive version of this LP and possibly better than impossible to find original copies!

Freddie Hubbard Open Sesame Track Listing

1. Open Sesame
2. But Beautiful
3. Gypsy Blue
4. All Or Nothing At All
5. One Mint Julip
6. Hub's Nub