"Freddie Hubbard is featured during a 1991 Warsaw concert just a few weeks after the death of Miles Davis, though by this point in his career the trumpeter's chops are not consistently up to par. Joined by pianist Ronnie Mathews, tenor saxophonist Don Braden, bassist Jeff Chambers, and drummer Ralph Penland, the ambitious program kicks off with a furious-paced take of Cedar Walton's "Bolivia," though the high notes give the leader some trouble and he quickly abandons them. Likewise, Hubbard's solo introduction to "God Bless the Child" is erratic and the rather pedestrian attempt at Miles Davis' landmark composition "All Blues" is frankly dull, as it doesn't take enough chances. The final track, "Dear John," is Hubbard's reworking of the chord changes to John Coltrane's "Giant Steps," but his intonation problems make it difficult to enjoy." (Ken Dryden, Allmusic)
"One of the first volumes of SteepleChase's series of studio jam sessions, saxophonists Dick Oatts, Don Braden, and Vincent Herring, join forces for some fireworks, accompanied by the top-notch rhythm section of pianist Andy LaVerne (one of the label's most frequently recorded artists), bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Billy Drummond. LaVerne's up-tempo blues "Jamboree" features great solos and interplay by the front line, as do his breezy "Hat Trick" (showcasing all three on tenor sax) and the loping "How High the Moon." Braden's laid-back "Private Eye," and Oatts' breezy "April" inspire some of the best solos of the session. Each saxophonist has an individual ballad feature, though on this date, unlike many CDs in this series, they are not played together in a medley. The three tenors are also together for a rousing take of Sonny Rollins' "Airegin."" (Ken Dryden, Allmusic)
Met zijn octet (met daarin o.a. trompettist Randy Brecker) vertolkt hij beroemde stukken van grote saxofonisten uit de jazz (o.a. Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane). Bill Cosby, in wiens show hij bandleider is, doet ook even mee.
Album van de tenorsaxofonist uit 1995. Een sax/Hammondorgel-album met afwisselend Jack McDuff of Larry Goldings. Veel bluesy en blues-swing-stukken, naast souljazz en 'n beetje latin. Flinke features voor Russel Malone (g) en Tom Harrell (t).
Met in z'n band de Nederlandse bassist Joris Teepe. De twee spelen regelmatig samen, op 12 april 1999 bijvoorbeeld in de Vrijhof in Enschede. "Swinging mainstream player with a sophisticated harmonic style' (Penguin Jazz Guide)
Album uit 1999, waarop de tenorsaxofonist met drie verschillende groepen werkt, o.a. met Christian McBride (b) en Jeff 'Tain' Watts (d). Het maakt de (hardbop-)plaat gelukkig niet verknipt, maar lekker afwisselend. Veel sterke soli.
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