In the Beginning

• Artist: Hubert Laws
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• Release Date: 1974 02
• Total Time: 63:12
• Genre: Jazz

Review

This double album features flutist Hubert Laws at his finest. The music ranges from classical-oriented pieces to straight-ahead jazz with touches of '70s funk included in the mix. The supporting cast includes keyboardist Bob James on most tracks, guitarist Gene Bertoncini, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Steve Gadd, three strings, and Hubert's brother Ronnie on tenor (his solo on John Coltrane's "Moment's Notice" is arguably Ronnie's best ever on record). Whether it be works by Satie or Sonny Rollins, this recording is one of the most rewarding of Hubert Laws' career. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
In the Beginning	Clare Fischer	Hubert Laws	(6:53)
Restoration	Harold Blanchard	Hubert Laws	(8:59)
Gymnopédie No. 1	Erik Satie	Hubert Laws	(3:55)
Come Ye Disconsolate	Traditional	Hubert Laws	(5:21)
Airegin	Sonny Rollins	Hubert Laws	(5:32)
Moment's Notice	John Coltrane	Hubert Laws	(6:56)
Reconciliation	Rodgers Grant	Hubert Laws	(10:08)
Mean Lene	Hubert Laws	Hubert Laws	(15:28)

Credits

Ron Carter (Bass), Bob James (Piano), Hubert Laws (Flute), Hubert Laws (Arranger), Hubert Laws (Main Performer), Ronnie Laws (Sax (Tenor)), David Friedman (Percussion), David Friedman (Vibraphone), David Nadien (Violin), Amanuel Vardi (Viola), Airto Moreira (Percussion), Gene Bertoncini (Guitar), Didier C. Deutsch (Reissue Producer), Clare Fischer (Piano), Clare Fischer (Arranger), Clare Fischer (Keyboards), Clare Fischer (Piano (Electric)), Steve Gadd (Drums), Rudy Van Gelder (Engineer), Rodgers Grant (Piano), Hilary James (Piano), Hilary James (Arranger), George Ricci (Cello), Creed Taylor (Producer), Richard Tee (Organ), Richard Tee (Strings), Chuck Stewart (Photography), Emanuel Vardi (Viola), Steve Futterman (Liner Notes), Tom "Curly" Ruff (Mastering), Seth Rothstein (Project Director), Helene Silverman (Design), Rene Arsenault (Assistant Producer), Todd Martell (Executive Producer)