On the Real Side

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On the Real Side is the final album recorded by jazz musician Freddie Hubbard during his life. It was recorded in 2007 to celebrate his 70th birthday in 2008 and released on the Times Square label in the same year as his milestone birthday and his subsequent death in the winter.

Track listing

1. "Lifeflight" - 8:44
2. "Up Jumped Spring" - 7:07
3. "Theme for Kareem" - 6:35
4. "On the Real Side" - 6:25
5. "Take It to the Ozone" - 7:37
6. "Skydive" - 9:37
7. "Gibraltar" - 6:20

All compositions by Freddie Hubbard

Personnel

• Freddie Hubbard: flugelhorn
• David Weiss: trumpet
• Myron Walden: alto saxophone
• Jimmy Greene: tenor and soprano saxophone
• Steve Davis: trombone
• Norbert Stachel: baritone saxophone and flute
• Xavier Davis: piano
• Dwayne Burno: bass
• E.J. Strickland: drums
• Craig Handy: tenor saxophone and flute
• Russell Malone: guitar