Freddie Hubbard’s Red Clay still feels fresh and bold, with deep grooves and soaring solos that sing. My copy is a Japanese pressing I bought in the early ’80s in Okinawa, and it’s still pristine. Herbie Hancock’s Rhodes glows, Joe Henderson cuts in with grit, and Ron Carter holds steady. Lenny White drives the pulse, while Hubbard leads with power and grace. The title track builds like a long city drive at night, smooth yet packed with energy. “Delphia” eases the pace and lets the melody breath