"The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard," one of two albums the trumpeter made for the Impulse label during a hiatus from Blue Note, is a terrific album. This 1962 recording features the incredible lineup of John Gilmore on tenor sax (in a rare appearance away from Sun Ra's Arkestra), Curtis Fuller on trombone, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Art Davis on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. I think it's no coincidence that during Freddie's days with the Jazz Messengers, his three solo albums -- this one, and the Blue Notes "Ready for Freddie" and "Hub Cap" -- are all sextet recordings. He clearly knows how to shine in a three horn frontline. Great stuff.