Freddie Hubbard’s 1962 album “Here to Stay” holds a prominent place in the jazz canon for several compelling reasons. First and foremost, it’s a testament to Hubbard’s innovative prowess as both a trumpeter and a composer. The album masterfully blends elements of hard bop and post-bop, showcasing Hubbard’s ability to evolve within the jazz genre. Moreover, “Here to Stay” features an exceptional lineup of musicians, including Cedar Walton, Reggie Workman, and Philly Joe Jones, all luminaries in their own right. Their collective talent and chemistry contribute significantly to the album’s brilliance. Hubbard’s original compositions, such as “Philly Mignon” and “Nostrand and Fulton,” underline his growth as a composer.

In the broader context of jazz history, this album reflects the era’s innovations in hard bop and its connection to the ongoing evolution of the genre. “Here to Stay” also played a pivotal role in solidifying Freddie Hubbard’s status as a leading figure in jazz trumpet and as a substantial contributor to the hard bop movement. It continues to be celebrated for its enduring importance in the realm of jazz.

This book is part of a series of complete album transcriptions of Freddie Hubbard’s incredible catalog by Erik Veldkamp. See them all at this link, see the song list and album review below, and view samples to the left. Then, grab yourself an immediate digital download above.

Song List

Philly Mignon
Father and Son
Body and Soul
Nostrand and Fulton
Full Moon and Empty Arms
Assunta

Album Review

This two-LP set, which was released in 1979 as part of United Artists’ Blue Note reissue series, brought back trumpeter Freddie Hubbard’s early album Hub Cap, a sextet session with tenor-saxophonist Jimmy Heath, trombonist Julian Priester, and pianist Cedar Walton. Although that session (comprised of four Hubbard compositions, one of Walton’s songs, and Randy Weston’s “Cry Me Not”) is excellent, it is the full album of previously unreleased material from an all-star quintet that is of greatest interest. Hubbard teams up with fellow Jazz Messengers Wayne Shorter (on tenor), Walton, bassist Reggie Workman, and (in Blakey’s spot) drummer Philly Joe Jones for some advanced hard bop. Highpoints include the fiery “Philly Mignon” and a strong version of “Body and Soul.”