Tim Hagans & Marcus Printup:HubSongs (The Music of Freddie Hubbard) (1998 – Blue Note)

Hubsongs is a tribute to the great Freddie Hubbard by young trumpeters Tim Hagans and Marcus Printup. Produced by Hubbard himself, the album features an all-star cast (including saxopohonist Javon Jackson and pianist Benny Green) turning in an outstanding performance that is a testament to Hubbard’s influence. From the blistering “Hub Cap” and “Byrd Like” to the mournful “Lament For Booker,” Hubbard’s impact in sound, swing and soulfulness is evident in the work of Hagans and Printup. These young lions are more than just note-takers, though. They’ve taken Hubbard’s principles of sound and expanded on them.
The bulk of the material is drawn from Hubbard’s hard bop days at BlueNote and his jazz/funk output for the Atlantic label. Vincent Herring (alto), Javon Jackson (tenor), Benny Green (piano), Peter Washington (bass), and Kenny Washington (drums) provide the twin trumpeters with “all-star” support. Green is most effective in a duo role with Hagans and Printup while Jackson gets to strut his stuff on “Thermo”, a bop classic that dates back to Hubbard’s tenure with Art Blakey. Herring is best heard on an intense performance of “Life Flight”. The real stars of this date are, of course, Tim and Marcus. I’m betting that Freddie was thrilled by their crackling interplay and inventive improvisations on this terrific “tribute” CD.
John Sharpe (All about Jazz)

Track list:
1. Backlash
2. Happy Times
3. Hub Cap
4. Lament For Booker
5. On the que-Tee
6. Crisis
7. Byrd Like
8. Thermo
9. Up Jumped Spring
10. Life Flight

Tim Hagans (Trumpet)
Marcus Printup (Trumpet)
Vincent Herring  (Alto Sax)
Javon Jackson  (Tenor Sax)
Benny Green (Piano)
Peter Washington (Bass)
Kenny Washington (Drums)

Original Release Date: January 13, 1998  –  Label: Blue Note Records

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