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Blue Spirits is an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard released on the Blue Note label. It would be his last studio album for Blue Note, recorded in the 1960s. It features performances by Hubbard, James Spaulding, Joe Henderson, Harold Mabern, Jr., Larry Ridley, Clifford Jarvis, Big Black, Kiane Zawadi, Hank Mobley, McCoy Tyner, Bob Cranshaw, Pete LaRoca. The CD release added tracks from a 1966 session featuring Hosea Taylor, Herbie Hancock, Reggie Workman, and Elvin Jones.

Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: “The set is comprised of seven diverse Hubbard originals and, even though none of the songs caught on to become standards, the music is quite challenging and fairly memorable.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Freddie Hubbard

“Soul Surge” – 10:24
“Blue Spirits” – 12:14
“Outer Forces” – 9:35
“Cunga Black” – 5:15
“Jodo” – 7:07
“The Melting Pot” – 7:36 Bonus track on CD
“True Colors” – 9:53 Bonus track on CD
Recorded on February 19, 1965 (#1, 4), February 26, 1965 (#2, 3, 5) and March 5, 1966 (#6-7).

Personnel:
Tracks 1, 4

Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
James Spaulding – alto saxophone (1), flute (4).
Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
Harold Mabern – piano
Larry Ridley – bass
Clifford Jarvis – drums
Big Black – congas
Kiane Zawadi – euphonium
Tracks 2, 3, 5

Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
James Spaulding – alto saxophone (3 & 5), flute (2).
McCoy Tyner – piano
Bob Cranshaw – bass
Pete LaRoca – drums
Kiane Zawadi – euphonium
Tracks 6-7

Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
Hosea Taylor – alto saxophone (6), bassoon (7).
Herbie Hancock – piano (6), harpsichord (7).
Reggie Workman – bass
Elvin Jones – drums

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Released: Mid February 1967[1]
Recorded: February 19 & 26, 1965
March 5, 1966
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Length: 44:35 original LP
62:04CD reissue
Label: Blue Note
BST 84196
Producer: Alfred Lion