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Cables’ Vision is a studio album by jazz pianist George Cables, released in 1980 on Contemporary Records. It features legendary trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, among others.

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow:
One of the most satisfying recordings to be released in 1980 (and since reissued on CD in the OJC series), this date by pianist George Cables (who contributed four of the six group originals) features trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (who brought in “Byrdlike”) and tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts in fiery form; the two horn players took time off from their much more commercial efforts for other labels. Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson is also in the sextet/septet with bassist Tony Dumas, drummer Peter Erskine, and sometimes percussionist Vince Charles; the one departure is “The Stroll,” which is an adventurous piano-vibes duet by Cables and Hutcherson. The solos overall are concise and make expert use of each note. Cables’ tunes (including “Morning Song,” “I Told You So,” and “Inner Glow”) are generally catchy and memorable while “Byrdlike” gives the virtuosos an up-tempo blues to romp through. This logically conceived and well-paced set is a gem that is highly recommended (https://goo.gl/oWjgh3).

Track listing:
All compositions by George Cables except where noted.

“Morning Song” – 6:55
“I Told You So” – 9:05
“Byrdlike” (Hubbard) – 8:58
“Voodoo Lady” – 6:18
“The Stroll” (Hutcherson) – 4:33
“Inner Glow” – 5:43

Personnel:
George Cables – piano, electric piano
Freddie Hubbard – flugelhorn
Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
Ernie Watts – tenor saxophone (2, 3, 6), flute (4)
Tony Dumas – bass, electric bass (1)
Peter Erskine – drums
Vince Charles – percussion (2, 4, 6)

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Released: 1980
Recorded: December 17–19, 1979
Studio Ocean Way Sound Recorders, Los Angeles
Length: 41:32
Label: Contemporary
C 14001
Producer: John Koenig