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Open Sesame is the debut album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard released on the Blue Note label in 1960.

Reception.

AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4.5 stars and stated:”Freddie Hubbard’s first recording as a leader, Open Sesame features the 22-year-old trumpeter in a quintet with tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, the up-and-coming pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Clifford Jarvis. This set shows that even at this early stage, Hubbard had the potential to be one of the greats. On the ballad “But Beautiful” he shows maturity; other highlights include “Open Sesame,” a driving “All or Nothing at All” and “One Mint Julep.” It’s an impressive start to what would be a very interesting career.:

” A great Blue Note set” (The Penguin Guide to Jazz).

Track listing:
“Open Sesame” (Tina Brooks) – 7:11
“But Beautiful” (Burke, Van Heusen) – 6:26
“Gypsy Blue” (Tina Brooks) – 6:28
“All or Nothing at All” (Altman, Lawrence) – 5:36
“One Mint Julep” (Toombs) – 6:04
“Hub’s Nub” (Freddie Hubbard) – 6:51

Personnel:
Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
Tina Brooks – tenor saxophone
McCoy Tyner – piano
Sam Jones – bass
Clifford Jarvis – drums

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Released: 1960
Recorded: June 19, 1960
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Length: 38:36
Label: Blue Note
Producer: Alfred Lion