Sky Dive
Freddie Hubbard · 1973
34 min · 4 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of hard-bop energy and experimental textures, showcasing Hubbard's masterful trumpet work.
Sky Dive is an album by Freddie Hubbard, released in 1973. A vibrant fusion of hard-bop energy and experimental textures, showcasing Hubbard's masterful trumpet work. The album is noteworthy for its innovative blend of jazz with soul and funk elements, epitomizing the early 1970s jazz fusion movement. It received positive critical reception, helping to elevate Hubbard's profile in a decade characterized by significant changes in jazz aesthetics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Sky Dive sound like?
A vibrant fusion of hard-bop energy and experimental textures, showcasing Hubbard's masterful trumpet work. Rooted in jazz.
What makes Sky Dive by Freddie Hubbard notable?
The album is noteworthy for its innovative blend of jazz with soul and funk elements, epitomizing the early 1970s jazz fusion movement. It received positive critical reception, helping to elevate Hubbard's profile in a decade characterized by significant changes in jazz aesthetics. By 1973, Freddie Hubbard was already an established figure in jazz, known for his work with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. 'Sky Dive' was his first album for the CTI label after a successful stint on Blue Note, marking a new chapter in his career that embraced more commercial sounds while retaining his improvisational prowess.
How many songs are on Sky Dive?
Sky Dive has 4 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Povo Standout 12:33
- 2 In a Mist Standout 7:04
- 3 The Godfather Standout 7:21
- 4 Sky Dive 7:40
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