Freddie Hubbard

About

Influential jazz trumpeter who inspired many modern jazz and bebop artists.

Before Fame

He played mellophone and trumpet at Arsenal Technical High School and moved to New York when he was twenty to further his trumpet playing career.

Trivia

He received a NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2006.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Associated With

He performed with many of the best names in jazz, including Quincy Jones.