description Sky Dive - Freddie Hubbard Overview
Sky Dive is a studio album by American trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, released by CTI Records in 1972 and produced by Creed Taylor. Hubbard leads an arranged ensemble that includes prominent jazz musicians, with compositions and performances combining post-bop improvisation, electric instruments, orchestral textures, funk rhythms, and jazz fusion. The album is suited to listeners interested in Hubbard's polished CTI period, when his forceful trumpet playing was presented within expansive studio arrangements.
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Who produced Freddie Hubbard's album Sky Dive?
Sky Dive was produced by Creed Taylor for CTI Records. Taylor was famous for his smooth, accessible jazz productions in the 1970s. His production style heavily influenced the album's polished sound.
What record label released Freddie Hubbard's Sky Dive?
Sky Dive was released by CTI Records in 1972. The label was renowned for its high-quality jazz and crossover recordings. CTI provided Hubbard a platform to explore electric and arranged ensemble music.
What instrument does Freddie Hubbard play on the Sky Dive album?
Freddie Hubbard was an American trumpeter, and he leads the ensemble on Sky Dive. The album showcases his incredible brass technique and improvisational skills. He is backed by a host of prominent jazz musicians on the record.
What musical styles are featured on the Sky Dive album?
The album combines post-bop improvisation with electric instrumentation and soul-jazz elements. Released in 1972, it features arranged ensembles rather than standard small-group jazz. This gave the record a distinctively funky, crossover appeal.
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