Album · 1974

In the Beginning

Released
1974
Label
CTI Records
Catalogue no.
CTX 3+3
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
1:03:10
Country
US

“In the Beginning” is an album by Hubert Laws, released in 1974 on CTI Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 1:03:10. Jazz standards on the record include “Airegin” and “Moment's Notice”. The line-up features Airto Moreira (percussion), David Friedman (percussion), David Nadien (violin), Emanuel Vardi (viola) and Gene Bertoncini (guitar).

Who played on In the Beginning

  • Airto Moreira percussion all tracks
  • David Friedman percussion all tracks
  • David Nadien violin all tracks
  • Emanuel Vardi viola all tracks
  • Gene Bertoncini guitar all tracks
  • George Ricci cello all tracks
  • Hubert Laws flute, arranger all tracks
  • Ron Carter bass all tracks
  • Ronnie Laws saxophone, tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Steve Gadd drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Bob James piano, keyboard on 7 tracks
  • Clare Fischer piano on 2 tracks
  • Rodgers Grant piano on 2 tracks
  • Richard Tee organ on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1-A1 In the Beginning — Clare Fischer 6:52
  2. 1-A2 Restoration 8:57
  3. 1-B1 Gymnopedie #1 — Erik Satie 3:58
  4. 1-B2 Come ye disconsolate 5:19
  5. 1-B3 Airegin standard — Sonny Rollins 5:29
  6. 2-C1 Moment's Notice standard — John Coltrane 6:54
  7. 2-C2 Reconciliation 10:06
  8. 2-D1 Mean Lene 15:35

Production

  • Creed Taylor producer
  • Rudy van Gelder recording

More albums by Hubert Laws

Frequently asked questions

Who played on In the Beginning?

The line-up of In the Beginning includes Airto Moreira (percussion), David Friedman (percussion), David Nadien (violin), Emanuel Vardi (viola), Gene Bertoncini (guitar), George Ricci (cello), Hubert Laws (flute, arranger) and Ron Carter (bass).

Which label released In the Beginning?

In the Beginning was released in 1974 on CTI Records (CTX 3+3).

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