Freddie Hubbard's 1961 album "Goin' Up" captures the trumpeter in a moment of significant artistic growth, showcasing his fiery improvisational skills alongside a stellar ensemble. This album stands as a potent example of hard bop's continuing evolution.
- "Goin' Up" was recorded on May 1, 1961, at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- The album features Hubbard alongside baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Reggie Workman, and drummer Art Blakey.
- All compositions on the album are by Freddie Hubbard.
Freddie Hubbard was an American jazz trumpeter known for his bold, virtuosic playing, and his work in hard bop and post-bop. "Goin' Up" was his second album as a leader for Blue Note Records, released in 1961.
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