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“I used to try to play like [Miles Davis], and Miles caught me copying him one night at Birdland. He said, 'Hey man, why don't you play some of your own stuff.' So, I finally did, because I had copied all his solos.”

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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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