Open Sesame

Open Sesame

Track Listings
1. Rock You Again (Again and Again)
2. Be Yourself - Millie Jackson, Whodini
3. Cash Money
4. Hooked on You
5. Early Mother's Day Card
6. Now That Whodini's Inside the Joint
7. Life Is Like a Dance
8. You Brouth It on Yourself
9. I'm Def (Jump Back and Kiss Myself)
10. Remember Where You Came For
11. For the Body
12. You Take My Breath Away

Open Sesame
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • HOT STUFF!!!!!
  • The best Freddie Hubbard!
  • 4.5 stars
  • 60s Jazz Masterpiece.
  • Knotted
 Open Sesame
Freddie Hubbard , and Freddie Hubbard
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005UOKP
Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. But Beautiful
  3. Gypsy Blue
  4. All Or Nothing At All
  5. One Mint Julep
  6. Hub's Nub
  7. Open Sesame (Alternate Take)
  8. Gypsy Blue (Alternate Take)

Album Description

Freddie Hubbard's recording debut announced the arrival of an extraordinary trumpeter, both technically and artistically. This album teamed him with tenor saxophonist/composer Tina Brooks (they would reconvene a week later to record Brooks' "True Blue") and pianist McCoy Tyner a few months before he joined John Coltrane's quintet.

This is one of those stunning Blue Note records where the musicians mesh and the tunes, arrangements and solo get as close to perfection as one can. Alternate takes of both Tina Brooks tunes are added to the original album.

Produced by Alfred Lion. Recording engineer: Rudy Van Gelder. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on June 19, 1960. Remastered in 2001 by Rudy Van Gelder. All transfers from the analog tapes to digital were made at 24-bit resolution.

The Players:
Freddie Hubbard: Trumpet
Tina Brooks: Tenor Sax
McCoy Tyner: Piano
Sam Jones: Bass
Clifford Jarvis: Drums

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars HOT STUFF!!!!!.......2007-04-28

From the magnificent Rudy Van Gelder Edition is jazz brilliance at its greatest! In his early days, Freddie Hubbard had a pure sound and brilliant timing. He is without peer on this cd. Tina Brooks was the hottest tenor sax around in the 50's and 60's. McCoy Tyner, a reknown jazz pianist, is still a giant today in the jazz world. Sam Jones, a bassist who was in big demand in the mid-50's to early 60's can't be beat. And the drummer, Clifford Jarvis, equally as fine as the others, adds color and texture to the Latin songs. If you love Freddie Hubbard or just fine jazz from the early 60's, latch on to these infectious songs.

5 out of 5 stars The best Freddie Hubbard!.......2005-02-18

"Open Sesame" is, without a doubt, Hubbards best work for bluenote. His tone is clear and he gets the fullest sound out of his instrument. If there ever was a straight ahead Hardbop album recorded, this is it. The way Hubbard picked his sidemen, you can tell that he knew what he was doing, for example there is Tina Brooks with the sharp puncturing sound, McCoy Tyner with the swift technical fluidity, Sam Jones with the big beautiful sound, and Clifford jarvis with hard penetrating drive. Sometimes it seems that the sidemen are overshadowed by their brilliant leader yet they get their fair share too. The title track, which alternates between latin-samba and swing, has a catchy melody and has incredible solos from Freddie an Brooks. The real cooker, though, is the fiery version of the standard "All or nothing at all". Harold "Tina" Brooks was another unsung bluenote genius who lived much to short to gain any real recognition. Though this session belongs to Hubbard, without Brooks, Tyner, Jones, and Jarvis, it wouldn't be half as good as it is. "Open Sesame" is a killer session. Any fan of jazz should have this one.

4 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars.......2004-08-31

Great recording with an equally great remaster. But to me, this is not as good as hub-tones, my all time favourite Freddie recording. Now, what I enjoy the most about this session is probably Tina Brooks. He was one of the greatest sax players of the time, with a unique voice and style, that was tragically underrecorded. You can check him out with Jimmy Smith in the Sermon, and rumor is, True Blue will be remastered shortly.

5 out of 5 stars 60s Jazz Masterpiece........2003-12-27

This is a spotless record. Freddie Hubbard's playing is hot, and the band is very tight. The title track and "All or Nothing at All" show off his musical ability as well as any recording he did. This is a fabulous record to demonstrate what kind of instrument the jazz trumpet can be. I recommend it to anyone interested in trumpet or in the classic period of jazz recording.

5 out of 5 stars Knotted.......2003-07-30

You like tight? Listen to this exceptional session led by a trumpet player who receives nowhere near the recogition he richly deserves. This is absolutely a gem of release. Thank you Kenny Mathieson for turning me onto it in your "Hard Bop..." book.

There is not one filler on this CD. The overall work is brilliant: Hubbard is supurb; young McCoy Tyner shows why he would rise to the hights he has, Tina Brooks is as great here, if not better, than he is on the excellent Blue Note sessions he led; and Sam Jones and Clifford Jarvis are a perfect fit.

Listen to "One Mint Julep," you'll want another right away.
Oregon Composers
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    		Oregon Composers

    Manufacturer: Albany Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000049NL
    Release Date: 1995-08-10
    Open Sesame
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      		Open Sesame
      Freddie Hubbard
      Manufacturer: EMI/Blue Note
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0002FQM50
      Release Date: 2004-09-06

      Tracks:

      1. Open Sesame
      2. But Beautiful
      3. Gypsy Blue
      4. All or Nothing at All
      5. One Mint Julep
      6. Hub's Nub

      Album Description

      Japanese limited edition 24-bit remastered reissue of the jazz trumpeter's 1960 album. Blue Note. 2004.
      Open Sesame
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • "Open Sesame" Says Me!
      		 Open Sesame
      Freddie Hubbard
      Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000007U5F
      Release Date: 1998-08-25

      Tracks:

      1. Open Sesame
      2. But Beautiful
      3. Gypsy Blue
      4. All or Nothing at All
      5. One Mint Julep
      6. Hub's Nub

      Album Details

      Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars "Open Sesame" Says Me!.......2000-10-04

      Freddie Hubbard's first album as a leader, "Open Sesame," should be a top candidate for release domestically in Blue Note's RVG series. This album was originally released in the States on CD in the late 80s only to be deleted quickly thereafter by numbers crunchers at Capitol, and currently it is only available as an expensive import. This is truly a shame because this album is one of Hubbard's great recordings, and one of the classic titles in all jazz from the early 60s. Freddie shows remarkable musical maturity and sophistication for someone who was only 22 at the time of this June 1960 session. The quintet for this date is the unheralded Tina Brooks on tenor sax, McCoy Tyner on piano, Sam Jones on bass, Clifford Jarvis on drums, and of course Hub on trumpet. Recorded just 6 days before Tina Brooks' masterpiece "True Blue," "Open Sesame" features a similar style and flavor to that great recording. And that's not surprising, considering the personnel for both albums was similar (the only changes were Duke Jordan on piano instead of Tyner and Art Taylor on drums instead of Jarvis), and Brooks contributed most of the original compositions for both sessions. On "Open Sesame," Brooks has authored the disc's first three tunes, the title track, "But Beautiful" and "Gypsy Blue," while Freddie only contributes one, the concluding "Hub's Nub." The album also features two standards, the lovely ballad "All Or Nothing At All" and the R&B tinged "One Mint Julep." "Open Sesame" was a lead-off home run for a trumpeter who has had a four decade long career filled with hall of fame moments. I wish we could say "Open Sesame" and make it magically and permanently return to the U.S. Blue Note catalog.
      Open Sesame
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • "Open Sesame" Says Me!
      		 Open Sesame
      Freddie Hubbard
      Manufacturer: Import
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000070YW
      Release Date: 1998-08-25

      Tracks:

      1. Open Sesame
      2. But Beautiful
      3. Gypsy Blue
      4. All or Nothing at All
      5. One Mint Julep
      6. Hub's Nub

      Album Details

      20 bit digitally remastered

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars "Open Sesame" Says Me!.......2000-10-04

      Freddie Hubbard's first album as a leader, "Open Sesame," should be a top candidate for release domestically in Blue Note's RVG series. This album was originally released in the States on CD in the late 80s only to be deleted quickly thereafter by numbers crunchers at Capitol, and currently it is only available as an expensive import. This is truly a shame because this album is one of Hubbard's great recordings, and one of the classic titles in all jazz from the early 60s. Freddie shows remarkable musical maturity and sophistication for someone who was only 22 at the time of this June 1960 session. The quintet for this date is the unheralded Tina Brooks on tenor sax, McCoy Tyner on piano, Sam Jones on bass, Clifford Jarvis on drums, and of course Hub on trumpet. Recorded just 6 days before Tina Brooks' masterpiece "True Blue," "Open Sesame" features a similar style and flavor to that great recording. And that's not surprising, considering the personnel for both albums was similar (the only changes were Duke Jordan on piano instead of Tyner and Art Taylor on drums instead of Jarvis), and Brooks contributed most of the original compositions for both sessions. On "Open Sesame," Brooks has authored the disc's first three tunes, the title track, "But Beautiful" and "Gypsy Blue," while Freddie only contributes one, the concluding "Hub's Nub." The album also features two standards, the lovely ballad "All Or Nothing At All" and the R&B tinged "One Mint Julep." "Open Sesame" was a lead-off home run for a trumpeter who has had a four decade long career filled with hall of fame moments. I wish we could say "Open Sesame" and make it magically and permanently return to the U.S. Blue Note catalog.
      Open Sesame
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        Freddie Hubbard
        Manufacturer: Capitol
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000008BB6
        Release Date: 1995-08-15

        Tracks:

        1. Open Sesame
        2. But Beautiful
        3. Gypsy Blue
        4. All or Nothing at All
        5. One Mint Julep
        6. Hub's Nub
        Open Sesame
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Open Sesame
          Freddie Hubbard
          Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI EMI
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000GUK6VC
          Release Date: 2006-10-02

          Tracks:

          1. Open Sesame
          2. But Beautiful
          3. Gypsy Blue
          4. All Or Nothing At All
          5. One Mint Julep
          6. Hub's Nub
          7. Open Sesame
          8. Gypsy Blue
          Open Sesame
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Open Sesame
            Whodini
            Manufacturer: Bmg Music
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00000DUSL
            Release Date: 1991-05-20

            Tracks:

            1. Rock You Again (Again and Again)
            2. Be Yourself - Millie Jackson, WHODINI
            3. Cash Money
            4. Hooked on You
            5. Early Mother's Day Card
            6. Now That Whodini's Inside the Joint
            7. Life Is Like a Dance
            8. You Brouth It on Yourself
            9. I'm Def (Jump Back and Kiss Myself)
            10. Remember Where You Came For
            11. For the Body
            12. You Take My Breath Away
            Open Sesame
            Average customer rating: Not rated
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              Freddie Hubbard
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B0002XNCJ6

              Album Description

              24 bit digitally remastered 1998 Japanese reissue on BlueNote of his 1960 album for the label in a miniaturized LPsleeve limited to the initial pressing only. The All MusicGuide To Jazz gave the album four out of five stars. Sixtracks.
              Open Sesame
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Good 'Ol Days
              		 Open Sesame

              Manufacturer: Jive / Arista Records
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B000ANR9JM

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Good 'Ol Days.......2005-11-16

              Whodini was coming off the classic Back in Black album which to me was far better than Raisin'Hell as was their concert much better than Run's in my opinion.This particular collection of songs with the exception of Be Yourself was very much slept on.Although not as good as Back in Black,this album more than held it's own.Along with Be yourself,Jump Back and Kiss Myself was THE JAM,and Girl You Take my Breath Away was one of the first and one of the BEST rap ballads ever made.Early Mother's Day Card was also a very nice tribute to Moms everywhere,and Cash Money held a very strong message about falling into traps spending in a foolish manner.It's sad that these rap pioneers didn't adjust their style ala LL Cool J,because they were just as tight as any of these young rappers today.This CD remains one of my favorite rap CDS,as is Whodini my favorite rap group of all times.

              Rap Music:

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              3. Power Movement
              4. RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta [Explicit Lyrics]
              5. Risk vs. Reward, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics]
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              7. She Wants to Move [CD-single] [Import]
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              10. Slab Muzic [Explicit Lyrics]

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