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Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 03/01/2008
Run Time: 36:17

Recorded between trumpeter Freddie Hubbard's better-known classics Red Clay and First Light, Straight Life is actually arguably Hubbard's greatest recording. Hubbard, joined by an all-star group that includes tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, keyboardist Herbie Hancock, guitarist George Benson, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, is frequently astounding on "Straight Life" (check out that introduction) and "Mr. Clean," constructing classic solos. The very memorable set is rounded off by the trumpeter's duet with Benson on a lyrical version of the ballad "Here's That Rainy Day." This exciting CD is essential for all serious jazz collections.

~Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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George Benson - Guitar
Ron Carter - Bass
Jack DeJohnette - Drums
Herbie Hancock - Piano
Joe Henderson - Saxophone
Joe Henderson - Sax (Tenor)
Weldon Irvine - Tabla
Weldon Irvine - Tambourine
Didier C. Deutsch - Reissue Producer
Rudy Van Gelder - Engineer
Freddie Hubbard - Trumpet
Freddie Hubbard - Flugelhorn
Freddie Hubbard - Main Performer
Richard Landrum - Percussion
Richard Landrum - Drums
C. Taylor - Producer
Creed Taylor - Producer
Mark Wilder - Mixing
Chuck Stewart - Photography
Steve Futterman - Liner Notes
Tom "Curly" Ruff - Mastering
Seth Rothstein - Project Director
Helene Silverman - Reissue Design
Tony Martell - Executive Producer
Jen Wyler - Assistant Engineer
Rene Arsenault - Assistant Producer

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Release Date: 03/01/2008
Genre: jazz
Run Time: 36:17