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“[Lee Morgan] was the only young cat that scared me when he played. He had so much fire and natural feeling. I had more technique, but he had that feeling. People seemed to like him more than they like me at the beginning.”

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Freddie Hubbard

Freddie Hubbard, born on April 7, 1938, was an influential jazz trumpeter from the United States. His musical career spanned over half a century, and he was renowned for his unique playing style and significant contributions to jazz. Hubbard's work encompasses a variety of jazz styles, including hard bop, free jazz, and fusion. more

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