Mistral is a studio album by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard that was released by Eastworld and Liberty with Phil Ranelin, Art Pepper, George Cables, Peter Wolf, Roland Bautista, Stanley Clarke, Peter Erskine, and Paulinho da Costa.
Reception
Scott Yanow of AllMusic stated, "Compared to his live performances, this studio recording is a disappointment. Altoist Art Pepper and keyboardist George Cables have a few spots but the arrangements are a bit commercial, the originals (three by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and one apiece from Cables and bassist Stanley Clarke) are forgettable and no one sounds like they are sweating. This LP is one of Hubbard's lesser efforts."
Track listing
All compositions by Freddie Hubbard except as indicated
"Sunshine Lady" (Stanley Clarke) - 7:18 "Eclipse" - 7:08 "Blue Nights" (George Cables) - 7:17 "Now I've Found Love" - 6:53 "I Love You" (Cole Porter) - 7:27 "Bring It Back Home" - 7:55
Recorded September 15, 17, 18 & 19, 1980, at Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA
Personnel Freddie Hubbard - trumpet, flugelhorn Phil Ranelin - trombone Art Pepper - alto saxophone George Cables - piano, electric piano Peter Wolf - synthesizer Roland Bautista - guitar Stanley Clarke - bass, electric bass Peter Erskine - drums Paulinho da Costa - percussion
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