In the Beginning

IN THE BEGINNING was originally released as a double LP.
Personnel includes: Hubert Laws (flute); Ron Carter, Steve Gadd, Airto, Bob James, Richard Tee, Ronnie Laws.
Includes liner notes by Creed Taylor.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Personnel: Hubert Laws (flute); David Nadien (violin); Emanuel Vardi (viola); George Ricci (cello); Ronnie Laws (tenor saxophone); Bob James (piano, electric piano); Dave Friedman (vibraphone, percussion); Steve Gadd (drums); Airto (percussion).
Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (02/06/1974-02/08/1974); Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (02/11/1974).
Photographer: Duane Michaels .
Arranger: Hubert Laws.
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