JOv2
Well-Known Member
Four of our finest trumpeters give us straight readings of some late '60s pop standards (recorded 1968-69).
It's fascinating to hear jazz musicians give a straight read...which then really brings out the subtleties of articulation, shading, attack and other pitch-producing embellishments. Truth be told, when improvisation -- which is what distinguishes Lee, Al, Doc and Freddie from each other -- is removed from the equation, we're left with their individual stylistic approaches to melody...which is the arena where Herb with his unique gift for embellishment genuinely shines. Check out their straight reads (or "almost" in Hubbard's case) where one may be hard pressed to identify any of these trumpeters from one another devoid of improvisation.
Wichita Lineman - Freddie Hubbard
It's fascinating to hear jazz musicians give a straight read...which then really brings out the subtleties of articulation, shading, attack and other pitch-producing embellishments. Truth be told, when improvisation -- which is what distinguishes Lee, Al, Doc and Freddie from each other -- is removed from the equation, we're left with their individual stylistic approaches to melody...which is the arena where Herb with his unique gift for embellishment genuinely shines. Check out their straight reads (or "almost" in Hubbard's case) where one may be hard pressed to identify any of these trumpeters from one another devoid of improvisation.
Wichita Lineman - Freddie Hubbard