Originally recorded in 1964, Breaking Point captures Freddie Hubbard at a creative crossroads, stepping out as a bandleader after his tenure with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Joined by an adventurous quintet, Hubbard navigates an exhilarating range of styles—from spirited free-form passages to soulful blues and radiant balladry—delivering one of the standout albums in his Blue Note catalog.

The album’s dynamic interplay is immediately evident, with the title track alone weaving from exploratory jazz into infectious Calypso rhythms and back again. Each composition, including the modal “Far Away” and Chambers’ poignant “Mirrors,” showcases the group’s versatility and vision, making Breaking Point a remarkable and essential listen within the modern jazz canon.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Blue Note
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 06/03/2022
• Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records!

TRACKS

A1. Breaking Point
A2. Far Away
B1. Blue Frenzy
B2. D Minor Mint
B3. Mirrors