Freddie Hubbard (Frederick Dewayne Hubbard, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 7, 1938 - Sherman Oaks, California, December 29, 2008) was an American
jazz trumpeter. Hubbard was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and associated in his youth with various musicians in Indianapolis, including
Wes Montgomery and Montgomery's brothers.
Chet Baker was an early influence, although Hubbard soon aligned himself with the approach of
Clifford Brown (and his forebears:
Fats Navarro and
Dizzy Gillespie).