Every now and then there comes an artist who is able to do what he does best, well. That time has come. Freddie Hubbard examines several themes this time, each handled with the skill of the grandmaster. From the pace and rythymic backbone of 'Red Clay' to the gradual release of 'The Summer Knows' Hubbard blows with part poise and part passion each according to situation. This album illustrates Hubbard's improvisatory skill, from between the chords to public or studio showings. On this masterpiece Hubbard shows that as an artist his concentration and impulse easily are the best.

I Highly recommend this Disc to any young trumpet player looking to start a jazz collection. No one can match up to Freddie Hubbard, I got this CD 2 years ago and it rarely leaves my disc changer. This is a well rounded album displaying a full spectrum of Hubbard's raw talent and ground breaking sounds. Also to the Hip-hop enthusiast, listen to the first song(Red Clay), you will find that this melody is sampled on A Tribe Called Quest's 1993 "Midnight Mauraders."