Hubert Laws - 1973 - Carnegie Hall

Hubert Laws

1973

Carnegie Hall

01. Windows / Fire And Rain 15:30
02. Passacaglia In C Minor 20:42

Bass – Ron Carter
Bassoon – Dave Miller
Drums – Billy Cobham, Freddie Waits
Electric Piano, Piano – Bob James
Flute – Hubert Laws
Guitar – Gene Bertoncin
Vibraphone – David Friedman

Recorded at Carnegie Hall January 12, 1973

Hubert Laws' 1974 Carnegie Hall concert is one of CTI's greatest releases and one of the rarest. Available on CD only in this King Records version issued in Japan, the music is both melodic and hypnotic. The leader's complex solos and clear tone are testimony to Laws' superb musicianship at a career peak. The flutist is supported by Ron Carter's virtuoso bass (a highlight is an outstanding solo on side B). Billy Cobham's fluid and subtle cymbal work is one of the record's highlights (Cobham's contribution was reportedly recorded in post production at Rudy van Gelder's studios; the recording quality itself is of a very high standard). Gene Bertoncini and Bob James are among the other great players making this one of CTI's most enduring records. I have gotten well over thirty years of enjoyment from this record and it still rewards each listening. Highly recommended.