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Freddie Hubbard Obituary
Hubbard's manager, David Weiss, says the musician died Monday at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Los Angeles. He had been hospitalized since suffering a heart attack last month.
Although he had been in declining health in recent years, Hubbard continued to perform until just a few months ago. Known for both the intensity of his playing, as well as his melodic style, Hubbard's last concert was in June in New York at a party celebrating the release of his final album.
He won a Grammy in 1972 for best jazz performance by a group for the album "First Light."
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154 Entries
Cassandra Griffen
April 4, 2023
I was the only photographer at La Famille in Harlem, ny when he returned from his injury I believe, in 1970's.
I. was just looking at the images in black and white lst night.
Harry Simpson
December 29, 2017
Godspeed Freddie, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Valenda Newell
August 16, 2016
Thanks for taking JAZZ music to a different level, I will continue to listen to one's creative music. One's uniqueness lives on......MANY MANY BLESSINGS
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Joseph Kidd
April 10, 2016
Your music is a Blessing that fills hearts every day.
Mark Horowitz
February 13, 2016
My college days could not mean the same without the beautiful sound of your trumpet.
March 3, 2015
Thank you for your beautiful music
Stanley Redding
December 22, 2014
Mr. Hubbard you were the best.
Godspeed...
REGINALD ROBERTSON
November 16, 2014
I love you Freddie Hubbard .You are the main reason I play jazz trumpet .I don't understand why this country never took a good look at the best of the best in black musicians .I miss you Freddie Hubbard ,Thank you for teaching me how to play through you recordings .
Philip Freeman
August 14, 2013
Freddie, you were a true Jazz Giant and will be forever missed and always remembered. You were the greatest!
Freddie Hubbard just stormin'!!!
Carlos Brenez
August 17, 2012
Freddie, you are sorely missed. Thank you for your warmth towards me when I met you at Kimball's San Francisco in 1990. Bright moments man.
Laura McClarty
January 3, 2010
Briggie, my heart and my prayers go out to you and Freddie's son. I took a trip down memory lane, remembering the times, you would call to tell me of Freddie performing in the Bay Area. The times I would meet you and listen to Freddie. Sometimes I brought other friends of mine. My deceased father, John Stallworth, and brother Ernie love Freddie's music. I was not with you physically, but spiritually, my heart and family walked with you. My girls and grandchildren have been introduced to the album with you on the front from the '70s. Briggie, I've been where you are, so I know! Oh, I would love to read your book. Continue to look toward the hills, from which comes your strength, and may God Bless you and his son. Your friend from Riverside, CA. Laura Stallworth-McClarty
Ronald Tuzo
September 12, 2009
I, on occasion, thought of Mr. Freddie Hubbard. Wondering where he was. I heard of him but first saw him at a college in The Bronx, NY. He performed at, I believe Lehman College. I played in a band that backed up singers (Black Ivory). I don't remember if they were there performing or just the band. I do remember very well Mr. Hubbard playing a solo for what seemed about 20 minutes. It was and still is a memorable moment that I'll never forget. I'm 58 years old and did not know he was much older than I. It would have been great to tell him of how he impressed me with his talent. May God Bless us all for what he's contributed to God's creation. I'm just finding out he passed. I just thought to look him up on the internet.
The Tuckers
August 19, 2009
Mr. Freddie Hubbard's family,
Draw strength and comfort from the Holy Scriptures.
Keep praying for strength to cope.
Revelation 21:1-4 and John 5: 28,29
Larry Wilson
April 30, 2009
Thank God for sending me Freddie Hubbard.
He is God's Angel.
Bob Myers
March 10, 2009
Brooklyn, New York will have a musical tribute for its long time resident, Freddie Hubbard, on Saturday, April 19th hosted by the not for profit arts organization, Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium. Go to www.cbjcjazz.org or call 718.569.1896
Richard Watters
January 30, 2009
I discovered Freddie's music back in the 1970's when jazz fusion was becoming all the rage...at that time being an active trumpet player myself I envied his sound and to help celebrate the birth of my first child I bought a copy of his "Bundle Of Joy" album and played it over and over at the family party we had to welcome home the new baby...his music will always be a part of my life for sure...my condolences to his family...peace Freddie...
Kevin Masser
January 13, 2009
I was privileged to see Mr. Hubbard from a front-row seat at a venue in Pacific Beach, San Diego in 1977 when I was a starving student at UCSD; he was a fantastic talent. My dad also played trumpet as an amateur. He owned a 1938 Olds which has now passed to his grandson, my nephew. A great talent was lost at too early an age. Signed Kevin Masser, SDSU '78
Kimberly Coleman-Tavares
January 13, 2009
Freddie Hubbard was an amazing musician whose legacy will live on through the ages. His brand of jazz was electric, thought provoking and inspiring. He will definitely be missed
January 13, 2009
Hearing the intense,sonorous opening notes of "First Light", there is no question Freddie Hubbard was a horn man of mythical proportions and soul. I enjoy(ed) them immensely.
Mikal Saylor (St.Petersburg, FL)
January 13, 2009
to: family and friends of freddie hubbard
back in the 80s i was living out of my car for 6 months. i'd play on the street or do office temp jobs. one job was in this drab county building in downtown l.a. i found a black and white photo of freddie on flugle horn and i cut it out and taped it to the wall where i was working. man, i used to look at that photo all day for the couple of days i was there.
it really helped me in a tough time.
looking at that photo reminded me of what the music was all about and what my life was for: music!
thankfully, i'm doing much better. but G-d bless freddie for that and all the great, warm, soulful, brilliant music he gave us.
a real jazz O-riginal. peace and blessings!
Carlos Garnett
January 13, 2009
Freddie will always be in my memory for I had my first important stint and recording with him in 1968 - 1970. I wrote 2 songs for his :SOUL EXPERIMENT:album I played tenor sax, George Cables on piano, Juny Booth on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. He will always remain in my memory bank!
Catherine Whitney
January 13, 2009
When Freddie asked me to write a lyric on First Light in 1995 - I was honored that he gave me the assignment. I played his composition again and again until these words were revealed to me. When Freddie read them he told me how amazed he was that I hit the story about his agonizing decision to tear himself from NYC to follow his heart out to California -my words somehow, without knowing his personal story, described his great love for Brigitte and for his son, and my heart goes out to his family on this terrible loss of a great talent far too young.
Freddie recorded and produced this version in Chicago at Delmark Studios with Paul Serrano and Steve Wagner engineering - with Jodie Christian on piano, Gerryck King drums, Larry Gray bass, and Todd Herbert on sax. That day we were all in love with Freddie's wild swaggering bravado and we also loved his vulnerable and sensitive moments - he told us crazy stories about crazy days in Chicago. He was a warrior, personally fighting many hurtful injustices in the world, at times strategically his battles set off misguided missles and sometimes we and even he himself got caught in his friendly fire, but he did love the music and in a unique way he loved all of us.
We love you Freddie, you rascal, you, we miss you way too much and always will.
Love and Kisses,
Catherine
FIRST LIGHT (New Moon) / Lyrics by
Catherine Whitney / Music by Freddie Hubbard
Published by Hub Tones publisher Lori Goldstein NYC
First sight of the moon, barely seen,
the new moon, a miraculous sight
Behold the new light, it’s a sign of the hope of
the lovers’ new flight
No time but one,
no place but one, two hearts but
one, magically flying in
unison
Vision of love,
illuminous, the light that’s
shone, magic perception in
unison
First light of the day, it’s the dawn of the
dream of the love in your heart
The flight of the soul in a
time young and old, we will never
depart (not without our heart)
That was the place where time stood still,
knowing just what it all could be,
moving forward now to another
time, past before you now, and your future
left behind
It’s where we’re
going to and where we’re coming
from, traveling at the speed of
light, it’s the joy of everyone,
it’s the loving light of our
union’s flight
Its the joy of eveyone - the loving light - the loving light - its the joy of everyone - first light
mp3 of firstlight and gibraltor at
www.myspace.com/catherinewhitneymusic
Freddie loved these lyrics - he spoke of the box seat at the Hollwood bowl he was supposed to sit with Sting and be announced at Chris Botti's concert while Botti played Hubbards composition - he wanted Sting to sing the modal lyrics of First Light someday and was going to ask him but he never made it due to health issues. Whatever will be is now how it is supposed to be but I still wish that Freddie was here with us - I pray that he rest in peace and that he forgives, like we must forgive, the screwed up world and our screwed up reactions that can ultimately hurt us - please forgive us humans as we now return to eternity. Blessings to all of us - we love you Freddie.
Dougls Carlos
January 12, 2009
He will be missed by all. We had good times. I will keep you in my thoughts all ways.
joshua spiegelman aka: yaakov levy
January 10, 2009
Doctor Tommy Scott Thompson, Junior
January 10, 2009
I have many of Mister Hubbard's albums which I aquired over the years. I was first atrracted to his ARTISTRY when I was in high school in the last years of the 1950's and in 1970 during the spring of that year I was at the MARDI GRAS club in Mobile, Alabama a few block's from our home. I went to the juke box and came upon a selection that overwhelmed me with emotion snd awed me for it's technical and artistc amalgamation - - - it was "HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY", I stilll play Freddie's rendition of that song today and I never am left with trhe feeling that I won't be playing that tune again. I am a 3d generation brass player following my maternal grandfather Eugene "Son" Doyle and Fredericka Doyle Thompson my Mother. My Grandfather used to jam with Ferdinand Le Menthe (Jelly Roll Mortor) and my Mother was invited to join the "Sweethearts of Rhythm" in 1939 when she graduated from high school, but she went on to play in the concert band at Xavier U. in New Orleans in th early 1940's. My mom was a Hubbard fan too. I am a fan of many excellent jazz trumpeters, all of whom have their own unique perfomance styles and sounds, but Mr. Freddie Hunnbard (Frederick D. Hubbard) stands tall among them . His loss to our ears is a great loss, and now his concerts are for and with his jazz colleagues who've gone to the great beyond --- play on FREDDIE! We'll miss you!
Dean Gant
January 7, 2009
Freddie, you left us with an eternal gift, your music.
RIP.
lester johnson
January 6, 2009
So long Bro! you will be missed. Trumpet players worldwide admired your sound.
Patricia Gaines-Mills
January 6, 2009
My sincere condolence to the Hubbard family, may you find peace and understanding thru Gods mercy.
January 6, 2009
To the Family of Uncle Freddie
Just a word to thank you for being an inspiration to me as a kid. You gave me inspiration to become a good musician and supported me by buying one of my first sets of drums. I appreciate you for that. You have accomplished great things in the jazz world. I stand in awe as I listen to your many great works of art. I am very proud to be your nephew. I love you and will miss you greatly.
Love,
Your newphew, Larry Benns
January 6, 2009
To the Family of Freddie Hubbard
We would like to convey our condolences and sympathy to you, Briggie and Dewayne. We have not seen you for quite some time but we did manage to see Uncle Freddie a few years ago in concert here in Indy. We were glad to have been able to spend a few minutes with him in September a few years ago. We love you. You are in our prayers!
Love from your nieces and newphews in Indy,
Edwena, Sharon, Phyllis, Larry, LouWanna and Al
tl cp
January 6, 2009
Freddie left us such a magical legacy...He will not be forgotten...
With respect,
tlcp
Arzora O'Neal
January 5, 2009
We will miss Freddie, but his music will continue to bring us joy. Peace and Blessings to his family and friends.
ROBERT HATFIELD
January 5, 2009
The lost of Freddie Hubbard to the Jazz community is like loosing a family member. His unmistatable sound will always be with us who endeared him. I had the honor to meet and see Freddie play often in New York . WOW. WHAT A SAD DAY IT WAS WHEN HE PASSED.
Bruce Armstrong
January 5, 2009
He will be missed,but his music will live on.
AnDre Mali
January 5, 2009
Rest in Peace. you were, and will always be, one of a kind. somewhere in every note that any of us play, along with Pops, Miles, Diz, Clifford, and the countless others, a little of your imprint is there.
Bob Adams Jr.
January 5, 2009
When I was a year or so out of high school, a friend of mine turned me on to the album "Straight Life".
To say that I was blown away is an under statement, as the playing on this record was like nothing that my ears had heard at that time.
To a die hard rock'n'roller, hearing such improvisation was a revelation, with all the great players on that record giving their all for 36 minutes.
What was also amazing about this record, was the caliber of friends he recruited to play this music.
To have such alliances made him truly a wealthy man, for these men were united in presenting one of the greatest jazz recordings in my library.
We now know that he is reunited with Miles, Dizzy, Satchmo, Lee, and Maynard for all eternity.
And I am going to be the best person possible for the remainder of my life so I can join them in the "Great Jam Session In the Sky"
We thank God for the 70 years that he gave to Freddie, and for the gift of music that eminated from his horn.
May the family know that you have the collective hearts of jazz fans everywhere as you mourn his passing.
Please do not forget to to celebrate his life with a monstrous jam session sometime soon, and please record such a jam so that those of us who could not be there may share in such a celebration.
Stephen Allen
January 5, 2009
Thoroughly enjoyed the sounds Mr. Hubbard made with those horns. Must have taken a lot of practice and dedication to come out of Nap Town blowin' like that. Thanks for the blessings of the musical experiences. Condolences and prayers are extended to the family
Stephen Allen
January 5, 2009
Thoroughly enjoyed the sounds Mr. Hubbard made with those horns. Must have taken a lot of practice and dedication to come out of Nap Town blowin' like that. Thanks for the blessings of the musical experiences. Condolences and prayers are extended to the family
RANDY SKINNER
January 5, 2009
FREDDIE HUBBARD!!!!TRULY ONE OF ANOTHER KIND HIMSELF.
Chan Berry
January 4, 2009
I am blessed to have had a dad who knew great musicians and great music and who shared with his little girl. As a result, I am equally blessed to have known the musical genius of Freddie Hubbard. The bright star no longer physically shines on earth, but it is certainly a lot brigher in the big band called eternity. And like that star, the memories will never ever fade.
Keep the many memories you have shared with your husband and father close to your heart. He was a great musician and man. You (family members) remain in my prayers. God bless you.
al carter-bey
January 3, 2009
it was fun knowing you "hubcap". your days at my crib listening to music in chicago was some memorable ones. your jazz showcase appearances in chi was always top of the class. you were the man among men. i as others will truly miss you, yet your memory will linger for eternity. peace. al
gary williams
January 3, 2009
I love the tune red clay. you are with the other ancestors now,what overus here below.
Nadine Johnson
January 2, 2009
An Amazing Talent...gone too soon! Thank God his legacy & music lives on and he will continue to send heavenly musical notes from above!!
Raffaele Perretta
January 2, 2009
Rest in Peace, Freddie.
GCS
January 2, 2009
...agh yes, but his music will live on.
Deepest sympathy to his survivors
KEN HUTSON
January 2, 2009
YEAH FREDDIE, FROM OUT TO LUNCH
WITH ERIC, YOUR STAR WAS ON THE ASCENSION, YOUR TALENT WAS OBVIOUS ON FREE JAZZ, THE BLAKEY BAND, THAT ONE DID NOT GET IN UNLESS YOU WERE BAD, UNLESS YOU CARRIED SOME WEIGHT.
THE MUSIC OF 89 FOR ME WAS AS GREAT AS ANY OTHER MILESSTONE IN MUSIC IN GENERAL FOR AUDACITY, FOR CREATIVITY, FOR MUSCIANSHIP. MASTERFUL TRUMPETING. CONDOLENCES ALL AROUND. FREDDIE LIVES THUR HIS MUSIC, AND IT WILL ENDURE.
Carolyn Jenkins
January 2, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of a truly great musician. His music will live on forever. I will keep you in my prayers.
Clifford Gomez
January 2, 2009
I wanted to convey my condolences to his wife and son by letting them know that he was always kind to me. Living a few blocks from Fat Tuesday’s in New York, I would see Freddie often. He would always have time to show me something and talk about music and the challenges of being a young man. He also told me to prepare myself to "get a day job" if this music thing didn't work out. Fat Tuesday's, Bradley's, The Village Gate, Slug's, Sweet Basil, and Club Marchal are only memories. The time I spent with Freddie will inspire me for the rest of my life.
Jim B.
January 2, 2009
Freddie Hubbard, you are the greatest....it has been my pleasure to have the honor to listen to your music.
God Bless You....
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Scott
January 2, 2009
When stuff like this happens in my life it kind of makes me think about my own mortality. Being a trumpet player myself; I think back to the time when I was a teen and Freddie, James, Philip and Larry were just a few of the twenty-something dudes that I wanted to be like when I grew up. Although I know time has passed, I still have that image of those young musicians in my head. That's why it's so hard to accept news like this. He's gone but never forgotten.
Carolyn Nelson
January 2, 2009
Thanks Freddie for your beautiful talent. Condolences to the family.
CJ Shearn
January 2, 2009
I have been a fan of Freddie for many, many years. I had the good fortune of being able to grow up on jazz music, and his records have always been a mainstay. My fav. performances include "First Light", "Red Clay", "Breaking Point", "Ready For Freddie", the "Keystone Bop" series and the countless contributions to the records of Tina Brooks, Hank Mobley, Wayne, Herbie, Sam Rivers, Bu, and Bobby Hutcherson. My sincere condolences go out to Brigitte and the rest of Freddie's family. Fortunately, his spirit will always be with us. Take care.
Osei Terry Chandler
January 2, 2009
We have been blessed to share this planet and these times with the likes of Freddie Hubbard. Our condolences go out to the family.
Saadeka and ...
Thomas Kniestedt
January 2, 2009
Rest in peace
Tom
Jeff King
January 2, 2009
Thank you Freddie
D BUNN
January 2, 2009
MY UNCLE, GEORGE T., TOOK ME TO FREDDIE'S HOME ONCE, MANY, MANY,(MANY) YEARS AGO & NEEDLESS TO SAY, I (MERELY A TEENAGER AT THAT TIME) WAS SIMPLY AWED BY HIS PRESENCE. MY MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS LOVED ONES.
Cheryl Hutchinson
January 1, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Cheryl hutchinson
January 1, 2009
I have the pleasure of meeting Freddie at the last show that he did in New York.He will be deeply miss.May god bless the familys.God took him home to sing with his angles now .
CherylHutchinson(Brooklyn NY)
Sheryl R. Davis (Lamb)
January 1, 2009
Another Great One Gone! Thanks for sharing your music with us. Rest in Peace.
Mark Taylor
January 1, 2009
Freddie played on so many land mark sessions it is ridiculous... Free Jazz, Ole, Ascension, Africa Brass, Out To Lunch!, Blues and the Abstract Truth, Maiden Voyage to name but a few... Thanks for all the wonderful music Freddie! You live on in my music library.
RIP
Natasha Harris-Moore
January 1, 2009
GOD blessed with a wonderful talent and I am pleased to have heard your music. Rest In Peace
Natasha-Harris Moore
James F. Gilmore
January 1, 2009
You are now with the "First Light."
Peace
Lewis Nash
January 1, 2009
Thank you Hub. Rest in peace.
Kamau
January 1, 2009
Sifa (Praises) to the ancestor. Ashe
Steve Cromity
January 1, 2009
I'm listening to Freddie on WKCR.FM as I write this and as heartfelt I feel to his passing, I thank God for him that he was with us and shared so much of his soul through his music. But also having the benefit of hearing hours of Freddie now I am amazed anew how he could play so well and so hard for so long. God Bless still.
Joel Cavicchia
January 1, 2009
deeply saddened by his death...a musician with superlative talent. . . I have spent many hours just listening to his work. My jazz cd collection is filled with his discs.
Rest in Peace, Freddie.
January 1, 2009
To the Family it is my prayer that your Faith in God will give you strength and your memories of your loved one will give you comfort. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5.
Davis Cleveland,Ohio
January 1, 2009
Hubbard Family
My deep condolence to yoou and your family. There are know ease words to say,but the God of all comfort is there for you. Jesus promise a hope of a resurrection one day soon on the paradise earth. John 5:28,29 Once again my condolence.
ALBERT SPAULDING
January 1, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
D.E. Penman
January 1, 2009
The time of the end must be near God needed a trumpet player, that could be heard from the east to the west. He came and got the best. Rest well Brother Hubbard.
Bobbie Moya
January 1, 2009
To Freddie's family: Remember GOD is BIGGER. Freddie was one of my favorite musicians. I am going to miss his music. But I do have all of his albums that I can remember him by.
Richard Lewis
January 1, 2009
Your music and friendship will always be a positive part of my life's experiences of great value.
You have left a great legacy. Thank You Freddie.
Dick Lewis/ Boston
Khabir the Storyteller
December 31, 2008
Now the angels will hear how a real horn is played!
James W. Humphries Sr.
December 31, 2008
I had the pleasure of hearing you play with my brother Roger Humphries (drummer) at Hemingways in Pittsburgh, now that was really a treat.
Freddie you will be missed,
and your music and sound will live on forever.
Thank you for the memories.
George Hobson
December 31, 2008
To the Hubbard Family, We share in your loss of a great friend, family member and tremendous musician. We will always hear Freddie's tunes in our head.
George O. Hobson(Teaneck, NJ)
Eunice Trotter
December 31, 2008
Indy will miss you.
Fallou Mbacke
December 31, 2008
May the bright moment of your legacy of music live on the the minds and hearts of many who
God has allowed you to entertain. Now you'll be playing along side of Miles, Satchmo and the list can go on but your notes will be the "Red Clay" of living. Peace Bro. Much love and light
Adeyemi Bandele
December 31, 2008
Saddened by the news of the transition of the great trumpeter Freddie Hubard. I am forever grateful for the vision of Freddie performing at the EAST Cultural and Educational Center in Brooklyn, NY. His personal and musical energy was always powerful. As he joins the ancestors we wish his spirit bright forevers.
Leslie Ford
December 31, 2008
To Friddie Hubbard and family. Mr. Hubbard was a great trumpeter and insparation. It's because of him that I play the trumpet and founded a school called the Jazz Institute of New Jersey. He will be miss.
Leslie Ford
Micheal L. Nesbitt
December 31, 2008
You Were the Best, Rest in Peace
Micheal L. Nesbitt
Burbank, CA
Allen Stratyner
December 31, 2008
Deepest Sympathies to the family and friends of the remarkable Freddie Hubbard,
Allen Stratyner
Richard Powell
December 31, 2008
The life of an Artist is to live for their gift and live he did, never to be forgotten and made immortal by the music he gave to the world. And for that he made the world better place with his gift.
What more can one ask of one's life than for it to be said, that the world is better place to have had him with us, and forever in my (our) heart, where the music still plays on, than to say I never heard the soulful sound of his trumpet.
Thank You Freddie for your life, a life well lived, Rest In Peace.
Wayne Humbyrd
December 31, 2008
I had the pleasure of hearing Freddie "Live" 5 times in my life. The last time being in the late 80's/early 90's in Tulsa Oklahoma of all places. I was in the pizza business there at the time. I called and asked if I could provide Freddie and his group pizzas and they said "sure, Freddie would like pepperoni and green pepper". I personally made Freddie's. Was one of the most incredible nights of my life.. I got to hang out with Freddie in his dressing room, talk trumpet, jazz and Lee Morgan then watched the 2nd show back stage. Freddie is the greatest jazz trumpeter of all time. No one will ever play jazz trumpet like that again. As a jazz trumpeter myself I have worshiped at the alter of Freddie Hubbard for 32 years.. His music and playing will live forever. God Bless Freddie Hubbard
Rod Ross
December 31, 2008
Sorry to hear this news... Please accept my condolences. I'm a good friend of Freddie's brother.
ginny moore
December 31, 2008
God's speed, Freddie. You left so much to be proud of. I hope it was what you wanted for your life. Thank you for making a nicer world.
Bob Corritore
December 31, 2008
Freddie-
Thanks for the example of musical excellence that your life showed us. Your music is a mark of your fine tuned humanity and expressiveness. Your recordings will live on forever as great works.
Much respect,
Bob Corritore
Always Ready For Freddie, Ron & Norma Warwell
Ron Warwell
December 31, 2008
Thank You Freddie for all the Bright Moments, the contribution of your Great Musical Talent will Live Forever!
The Brotherman with the Horn.
Ron & Norma Warwell (McDonough, Ga)
Robert Trowers
December 31, 2008
Freddie:
Thank you for your excellence. I'm happy to have met you , even if it was brief. Your contribution will always be remembered and acknowledged by those who love this music called "Jazz".
Elegy for Freddie
Greg Randolph
December 31, 2008
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Freddie. He just sent me an autographed poster via his good friend James Spaulding after his birthday gig and I'll always treasure it. God Bless Freddie and his family. As a trumpeter, no one touched me more deeply.
Namaste' Freddie
Greg
Ken Skelton
December 31, 2008
Thank you for your gift of music.
Thomas W. Singleton
December 31, 2008
Music to be remembered
Fikisha Cumbo
December 31, 2008
Great body of work, Freddie.
I pray you are happy in your new world.
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