Open Sesame

“Open Sesame” is rooted in hard bop, a jazz style characterized by a mix of bebop’s fast tempo and complex improvisations with blues, gospel, and R&B influences. Hubbard’s trumpet playing is both aggressive and lyrical, marked by his technical precision and emotive phrasing. Hubbard was only 22 years old when he recorded the album, yet it showcases his prodigious talent and hints at the remarkable career he would go on to have.