Artist page · 05/07/2026

Freddie Hubbard

IndianapolisBorn in 1938Bebop16 vinyl albums
Freddie Hubbard, born in 1938 in Indianapolis, was a pioneering American jazz trumpeter known for bebop and hard bop styles. His career spanned from the late 1950s into the 1970s with key contributions to jazz.
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About

25 key vinyl albums, including 'Red Clay' and 'First Light'; original pressings and reissues tracked live.

Beginning his musical journey in Indianapolis, Freddie Hubbard quickly entered the jazz scene playing with Wes Montgomery and later moved to New York in 1958, collaborating with leading jazz figures. His early association with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers marked his rise within hard bop, producing influential albums alongside bebop contemporaries.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Hubbard recorded extensively, including landmark albums such as 'Open Sesame', 'Hub-Tones', and 'Red Clay' on labels like Blue Note and CTI Records. Known for his distinctive tone and improvisational skill, he helped expand the post-bop genre. His discography features over 25 vinyl releases available on Vinyles.com, with various pressings and price ranges detailed for collectors and audiophiles.

Discography

Freddie Hubbard discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

SplashFantasy · 1981
1981
Splash
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Trumpet Summit Meets The Oscar Peterson Big 4Pablo Today · 1980
1980
The Trumpet Summit Meets The Oscar Peterson Big 4
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
SkaglyColumbia · 1980
1980
Skagly
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Love ConnectionColumbia · 1979
1979
The Love Connection
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Super BlueColumbia · 1978
1978
Super Blue
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Bundle Of JoyColumbia · 1977
1977
Bundle Of Joy
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
WindjammerColumbia · 1976
1976
Windjammer
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
GleamCBS/Sony · 1975
1975
Gleam
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Polar ACCTI Records · 1975
1975
Polar AC
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Liquid LoveColumbia · 1975
1975
Liquid Love
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
In Concert Volume TwoCTI Records · 1974
1974
In Concert Volume Two
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
In Concert Volume OneCTI Records · 1974
1974
In Concert Volume One
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
High EnergyColumbia · 1974
1974
High Energy
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Keep Your Soul TogetherCTI Records · 1973
1973
Keep Your Soul Together
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Sky DiveCTI Records · 1972
1972
Sky Dive
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Sing Me A Song Of Songmy (A Fantasy For Electromagnetic Tape)Atlantic · 1971
1971
Sing Me A Song Of Songmy (A Fantasy For Electromagnetic Tape)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
First LightCTI Records · 1971
1971
First Light
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Straight LifeCTI Records · 1970
1970
Straight Life
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Hub Of HubbardMPS Records · 1970
1970
The Hub Of Hubbard
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Red ClayCTI Records · 1970
1970
Red Clay
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Black AngelAtlantic · 1970
1970
The Black Angel
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
A Soul ExperimentAtlantic · 1969
1969
A Soul Experiment
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
High Blues PressureAtlantic · 1968
1968
High Blues Pressure
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Blue SpiritsBlue Note · 1967
1967
Blue Spirits
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
BacklashAtlantic · 1967
1967
Backlash
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Night Of The Cookers - Live At Club La Marchal, Volume 2Blue Note · 1966
1966
The Night Of The Cookers - Live At Club La Marchal, Volume 2
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Live
The Night Of The Cookers - Live At Club La Marchal, Volume 1Blue Note · 1965
1965
The Night Of The Cookers - Live At Club La Marchal, Volume 1
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Live
Breaking PointBlue Note · 1964
1964
Breaking Point
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Doin' The Thang!Prestige · 1964
1964
Doin' The Thang!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Artistry Of Freddie HubbardImpulse! · 1963
1963
The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Body & The SoulImpulse! · 1963
1963
The Body & The Soul
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hub-TonesBlue Note · 1963
1963
Hub-Tones
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Ready For FreddieBlue Note · 1962
1962
Ready For Freddie
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Hub CapBlue Note · 1961
1961
Hub Cap
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Goin' UpBlue Note · 1961
1961
Goin' Up
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Blues And The Abstract TruthImpulse! · 1961
1961
The Blues And The Abstract Truth
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Montgomery BrothersPacific Jazz · 1961
1961
The Montgomery Brothers
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Outward BoundNew Jazz · 1960
1960
Outward Bound
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Open SesameBlue Note · 1960
1960
Open Sesame
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
CambiosConcord Picante ·
Cambios
CD, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Freddie Hubbard's career.

01
Dedicated To You
·
02
Red Clay
Red Clay
Red Clay · 1970
03
The Things We Did Last Summer
The Things We Did Last Summer
The Hub Of Hubbard · 1970
04
LITTLE SUNFLOWER
·
05
Delphia
Delphia
Red Clay · 1970
06
Suite Sioux
Suite Sioux
Red Clay · 1970
07
Weaver Of Dreams - Remastered 2003/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
·
08
Open Sesame
·

The essentials

The 3 Freddie Hubbard albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1970
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Red Clay

A seminal hard bop album blending jazz and funk elements with iconic tracks and extended improvisations.

4 tracksStereo mixLabel: CTI RecordsMultiple pressings including original US CTI 6001
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#2 · 1971
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
First Light

Fusion and soul-jazz influences emerge here, featuring five tracks with rich arrangements and collaborations.

5 tracksStereo mixLabel: CTI RecordsOriginal US pressings available
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#3 · 1973
Vinyl, LP, Album
Keep Your Soul Together

Jazz-funk album from the early 70s showcasing Hubbard's robust trumpet voice and compositional skill.

4 tracksLabel: CTI RecordsOriginal Canadian pressing CTI 6036Stereo pressings tracked live
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Freddie Hubbard

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

His sound was distinct, owning both the technical dexterity and emotional depth, expanding jazz's boundaries.
— Jazz historians
01Studio

Recording of 'Ready For Freddie' at Blue Note

In 1962, Freddie Hubbard recorded 'Ready For Freddie' at the Blue Note label, capturing the hard bop sound that helped cement his reputation among jazz musicians and collectors.

1962Blue Note
02Live Performance

'The Night Of The Cookers' live albums detail

These albums, recorded live at Club La Marchal in 1965 and 1966, showcase Freddie Hubbard's vibrant playing in a live setting, issued on Blue Note in mono format with historically significant performances.

1965-1966Club La Marchal
03Label

1970 milestone with 'Red Clay' on CTI Records

'Red Clay' was released in 1970 by CTI Records and remains one of Hubbard's key albums, known for its blend of hard bop, jazz, and funk, with several original and reissue vinyl pressings available at varying collector values.

1970CTI Records
04Collaboration

Participation in 'VSOP' with Herbie Hancock in the 1970s

Freddie Hubbard joined the innovative jazz group VSOP in the 1970s, pioneering free bop by mixing bebop, modal jazz, and free jazz elements, pushing his artistry into new creative realms.

1970sInternational

Records by Freddie Hubbard

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Blue Spirits - Front Cover

Blue Spirits

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $33.71 2 offers
Breaking Point - Front Cover

Breaking Point

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $31.99 1 offer
Keep Your Soul Together - Front Cover

Keep Your Soul Together

Freddie Hubbard
Free Jazz Jazz/Blues
MUSIC ON VINYL
From $63.99 1 offer
Here To Stay - Front Cover

Here To Stay

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $28.18 3 offers
The Body & The Soul - Front Cover

The Body & The Soul

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
VERVE
From $29.99 3 offers
RED CLAY/VINYLE OR ET ROUGE MARBRE/POCHETTE GATEFOLD - Front Cover

RED CLAY/Gold & Red Marbled Vinyl/Gatefold Sleeve

Freddie Hubbard
Jazz Rock / Fusion / Funk Jazz/Blues
MUSIC ON VINYL
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OPEN SESAME - Front Cover

OPEN SESAME

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
SECOND RECORDS
From $29.99 1 offer
OPEN SESAME - Front Cover

OPEN SESAME

Freddie Hubbard
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
SECOND RECORDS
From $21.25 1 offer
Hub-Tones - Front Cover

Hub-Tones

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
DECCA
From $21.25 3 offers
THE HUB OF HUBBARD - Front Cover

THE HUB OF HUBBARD

Freddie Hubbard
Free Jazz Jazz/Blues
VERYCORDS
From $25.98 1 offer
Hub-Tones - Front Cover

Hub-Tones

Freddie Hubbard
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Pain
From $45.99 1 offer
OPEN SESAME - Front Cover

OPEN SESAME

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Jazz Images
From $21.13 1 offer
Open Sesame - Front Cover

Open Sesame

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $25.00 2 offers
Vinyle Freddie Hubbard "Open Sesame" - Front Cover

Vinyle Freddie Hubbard "Open Sesame"

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE
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HUB TONES/HUBBARD - Front Cover

HUB TONES/HUBBARD

Freddie Hubbard
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
Blue Note
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Sky Dive - Front Cover

Sky Dive

Freddie Hubbard
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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Red Clay - Front Cover

Red Clay

Freddie Hubbard
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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First Light (Airto / Hubert Laws) - Front Cover

First Light (Airto / Hubert Laws)

Freddie Hubbard
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
SCORPIO
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Backlash - Front Cover

Backlash

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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A Soul Experiment - Front Cover

A Soul Experiment

Freddie Hubbard
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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FIRST LIGHT (AIRTO / HUBERT LAWS)

Freddie Hubbard
Jazz Rock / Fusion / Funk Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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OPEN SESAME - Front Cover

OPEN SESAME

Freddie Hubbard
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
SCORPIO US
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SKY DIVE - Front Cover

SKY DIVE

Freddie Hubbard
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
SCORPIO US
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RED CLAY - Front Cover

RED CLAY

Freddie Hubbard
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
SCORPIO US
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CDs by Freddie Hubbard

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On Fire: Live from the Blue Morocco - Front Cover On Fire: Live from the Blue Morocco - Front Cover

On Fire: Live from the Blue Morocco

Freddie Hubbard
Bebop Jazz/Blues
CD RESONANCE RECORDS
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What years define Freddie Hubbard's most influential period?

Freddie Hubbard's most influential years span from the late 1950s, after moving to New York in 1958, through the 1970s during his peak hard bop and fusion recordings.

Which Freddie Hubbard albums are essential for bebop enthusiasts?

Albums like 'Ready For Freddie' (1962), 'Hub-Tones' (1963), and 'Blue Spirits' (1967) showcase his bebop mastery and are vital vinyl additions.

How to identify original pressings of 'Red Clay' on vinyl?

Look for CTI Records labels from 1970, especially with catalog number CTI 6001 on US stereo pressings for original vinyl copies.

What defines Freddie Hubbard's style and sound on trumpet?

His trumpet style is marked by powerful technique, emotional expressiveness, and a sharp bebop-inspired tone that influenced post-bop jazz.

Are there notable pressings of Freddie Hubbard albums in France or Europe?

Yes, various albums like 'Keep Your Soul Together' have European pressings available, including releases on CTI and Music On Vinyl labels, often tracked on vinyles.com.

What vinyl formats are common for Freddie Hubbard's releases?

Most releases are on LP vinyl albums, with some originally issued in mono and others in stereo formats, including gatefold editions for some reissues.

Which tracks are most popular for vinyl listeners exploring Freddie Hubbard?

Tracks like 'Red Clay', 'Dedicated To You', and 'The Things We Did Last Summer' receive significant vinyl play among collectors.

Where was Freddie Hubbard born and where did he pass away?

He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and passed away in Los Angeles, California, in 2008 following a cardiac event.

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Last updated: 05/07/2026