We must combine the toughness of the serpent and the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- I believe Sir Hubbard embodies the kind and eloquent ferocity represented by Dr. King's statement. My exposure to Freddie Hubbard was minimal until a recent trip to Seattle where a good, old friend of mine once again steered me in the right musical direction with an ethereal introduction to Live at Fat Tuesdays. Just check it out. You might never feel a trumpet the same way again...