Freddie Hubbard

Frederick Dewayne "Freddie" Hubbard (April 7, 1938 – December 29, 2008) was an American jazz trumpeter. He was known primarily for playing in the bebop, hard bop and post bop styles from the early 1960s and on. His unmistakable and influential tone contributed to new perspectives for modern jazz and bebop. Hubbard started playing the mellophone and trumpet in his school band at Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Trumpeter Lee... More

Date of birth:

  • Apr 7, 1938

Date of death:

  • Dec 29, 2008 (age 70 years)

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1958

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 2008

Also known as:

  • Freddy Hubbard,
  • Fredrick Dewayne Hubbard,
  • Hubbard, Freddie

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Award Winner

Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group Winners

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