Freddie Hubbard – Polar AC (Vinyl LP)

Freddie Hubbard – Polar AC is an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard on CTI, first released in 1975 (CTI 6056). The tracks were recorded between September 1971 and October 1973 at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, produced by Creed Taylor, with arrangements by Don Sebesky and Bob James. Besides Cedar Walton's title track and Nat Adderley's "Naturally", Hubbard plays two soul hits by Thom Bell and Linda Creed and his own "Son Of Sky Dive". This copy is a 1985 French reissue (cat. no. CTI 9031).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CTI Records CTI 9031
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: French reissue
• Country: France
• Year of this pressing: 1985 (original: 1975)
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Polar AC (Cedar Walton)
2. People Make The World Go Round (Thom Bell, Linda Creed)
3. Betcha By Golly, Wow (Thom Bell, Linda Creed)

Side B

1. Naturally (Nat Adderley)
2. Son Of Sky Dive (Freddie Hubbard)

Personnel

Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Junior Cook (tenor saxophone), Hubert Laws (flute), George Cables (piano), George Benson (guitar), Ron Carter (bass), Jack DeJohnette, Lenny White and Billy Cobham (drums, varying by track), Airto Moreira (percussion), plus strings, woodwinds and brass. Producer: Creed Taylor; arrangements: Don Sebesky, Bob James.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released by CTI in 1975 as CTI 6056. This copy is a 1985 French reissue numbered CTI 9031.

Why were the tracks recorded over two years?
Polar AC collects recordings from several CTI sessions between 1971 and 1973, so the drummers and arrangers change from track to track.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Freddie Hubbard records?
Yes, for example Freddie Hubbard – Sky Dive, Freddie Hubbard – Keep Your Soul Together and Freddie Hubbard – Sweet Return. More titles are in our Jazz collection.