Album · 1981
Back to Birdland
- Released
- 1981
- Label
- M & K Realtime Records
- Catalogue no.
- RT-305
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 34:33
- Country
- US
“Back to Birdland” is an album by Freddie Hubbard, released in 1981 on M & K Realtime Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 34:33. Jazz standards on the record include “Lover Man”, “Shaw 'Nuff”, “Star Eyes” and “Stella By Starlight”. The line-up features Andy Simpkins (bass), Ashley Alexander (trombone), Freddie Hubbard (flugelhorn, trumpet), George Cables (piano) and John Dentz (drums (drum set)).
Who played on Back to Birdland
- Andy Simpkins bass all tracks
- Ashley Alexander trombone all tracks
- Freddie Hubbard flugelhorn, trumpet all tracks
- George Cables piano all tracks
- John Dentz drums (drum set) all tracks
- Richie Cole alto saxophone on 5 tracks
- Med Flory alto saxophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Shaw Nuff standard — Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker 5:12
- A2 Star Eyes standard — Gene de Paul, Don Raye 5:50
- A3 Lover Man standard 5:31
- B1 For B.P. — Freddie Hubbard 6:50
- B2 Stella by Starlight standard — Victor Young 5:25
- B3 Byrdlike — Freddie Hubbard 5:45
Production
- Ken Kreisel recording
- Ralph Jungheim producer
- Scott Simon recording
More albums by Freddie Hubbard
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Back to Birdland?
The line-up of Back to Birdland includes Andy Simpkins (bass), Ashley Alexander (trombone), Freddie Hubbard (flugelhorn, trumpet), George Cables (piano), John Dentz (drums (drum set)), Richie Cole (alto saxophone) and Med Flory (alto saxophone).
Which label released Back to Birdland?
Back to Birdland was released in 1981 on M & K Realtime Records (RT-305).
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