Super Blue


Super Blue is a 1978 album by jazz musician Freddie Hubbard. It was released on the Columbia label and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Charts. The album features performances by Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Joe Henderson and Kenny Barron with George Benson guesting on one track. In 2007 the album was rereleased on the Mosaic Contemporary label with three alternate takes.

Critical reception

The Bay State Banner wrote that "Freddie now has returned to basic jazz playing none of the easy top 40 material that characterized most of his Columbia career... There are no inane funk cliches or three minute tunes."

Track listing

  1. "Super Blue" - 7:50
  2. "To Her Ladyship" - 6:01
  3. "Take It To The Ozone" - 7:01
  4. "The Gospel Truth" - 4:59
  5. "The Surest Things Can Change" - 6:20
  6. "Theme For Kareem" - 6:07
  7. "Super Blue" - 10:36 Bonus track on 2007 CD reissue
  8. "Take It To The Ozone" - 6:56 Bonus track on 2007 CD reissue
  9. "Theme For Kareem" - 6:44 Bonus track on 2007 CD reissue

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