Open Sesame (1960) was Freddie Hubbard’s first record as a leader. If it was his only record it would be legendary, but within two years he had recorded four better ones. What raised the other records ...

In certain fairy tales, when treasure is hidden from prying eyes and thieves in secret vaults, access is granted by the magic words: “Open sesame!” But it isn’t magic, of course, that unlocks the ...