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
In the Beginning
02/01/1974
All Music Guide Review
In the Beginning Track Listing
Credits of In the Beginning
- George Ricci
- Cello
- Creed Taylor
- Producer
- Richard Tee
- Organ, 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
- David Nadien
- Violin
- Amanuel Vardi
- Viola
- Airto Moreira
- Percussion
- Gene Bertoncini
- Guitar
- Didier C. Deutsch
- Reissue Producer
- Clare Fischer
- Piano, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Arranger
- Steve Gadd
- Drums
- Rudy Van Gelder
- Engineer
- Rodgers Grant
- Piano
- Hilary James
- Piano, Arranger
- Ron Carter
- Bass
- Bob James
- Piano
- Hubert Laws
- Flute, Arranger, Main Performer
- Ronnie Laws
- Sax (Tenor)
- David Friedman
- Percussion, Vibraphone















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