July 12th, 2012
Reissue Brings Back All-Star Session
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The reissue of Straight Life highlights early fusion solos. Image: allaboutjazz.com
By Jeff Dayton-Johnson
Last year’s reissue of Freddie Hubbard’s 1970 CTI label disc gives Hubbard, George Benson, Herbie Hancock and Joe Henderson room to demonstrate their virtuosity. The original session took place at a time when much of jazz was showing the influence of Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew. This is no exception, but its lengthy improvisations often venture outside he mainstream.
