Freddie Hubbard – High Energy (Vinyl LP, US Original, 1974)

Freddie Hubbard – High Energy is an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard on Columbia (cat. no. KC 33048), his first for the label after his years with CTI. It was recorded from April 29 to May 2, 1974 at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, produced by Paul A. Rothchild with arrangements by Dale Oehler. Hubbard's quintet is joined by horns, keyboards and percussion, playing pieces by George Cables, Hubbard himself and two Stevie Wonder compositions. This copy is the 1974 US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia KC 33048
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1974
• Genre: Jazz, Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (with wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Camel Rise (George Cables)
2. Black Maybe (Stevie Wonder)
3. Baraka Sasa (Freddie Hubbard)

Side B

1. Crisis (Freddie Hubbard)
2. Ebony Moonbeams (George Cables)
3. Too High (Stevie Wonder)

Personnel

Freddie Hubbard (trumpet, flugelhorn), Junior Cook (tenor saxophone, flute), Pete Christlieb (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Ernie Watts (flute, bass flute, tenor and soprano saxophone), Dick Hyde, George Bohanon (trombone), Dean Parks (guitar), George Cables (electric piano), Joe Sample (clavinet, organ), Ian Underwood (synthesizer), Kent Brinkley (bass), Harvey Mason, Ralph Penland (drums), King Errisson, Victor Feldman, Carmelo Garcia (percussion).

Produced by Paul A. Rothchild; arranged and conducted by Dale Oehler; recorded and mixed by John Haeny.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1974 US first edition on Columbia with catalogue number KC 33048.

Which cover versions are on the album?
Two tracks are by Stevie Wonder: "Black Maybe" and "Too High". The other titles were written by Freddie Hubbard and his pianist George Cables.

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

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