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Windjammer (album)

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Windjammer
Studio album by
Released1976
Recorded1976
Studio
GenreJazz
Length34:18
LabelColumbia
ProducerBob James
Freddie Hubbard chronology
Liquid Love
(1975)
Windjammer
(1976)
Bundle of Joy
(1977)

Windjammer is an album recorded in 1976 by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. It was released on the Columbia label and features performances by Hubbard, Jon Faddis, Michael Brecker, Bob James, George Cables Steve Khan and Eric Gale.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[2]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic calls Windjammer "probably Freddie Hubbard's worst recording" and lambasts the music as dated and shallow.[1]

Track listing

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All compositions by Freddie Hubbard except as indicated
  1. "Dream Weaver" (Gary Wright) – 5:26
  2. "Feelings" (Loulou Gasté, Morris Albert) – 5:56
  3. "Rock Me Arms" (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter, Zachary Sanders, Fareil Glenn) – 5:51
  4. "Touch Me Baby" (Bob James) – 7:05
  5. "Neo Terra (New Land)" – 5:01
  6. "Windjammer" – 4:59
  • Recorded at Mediasound and Columbia Studio B, New York City

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Windjammer at AllMusic
  2. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 106. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.