Hubert Laws

Hubert Laws
Born: Nov 10, 1939 in Houston, TX
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Hard Bop, Jazz-Pop, Crossover Jazz, Instrumental Pop, Classical, Jazz-Funk
Biography: A talented flutist whose musical interest was never exclusively straight-ahead jazz, Hubert Laws exceeded Herbie Mann in popularity in the 1970s when he recorded for CTI. He was a member of the early Jazz Crusaders while in Texas (1954-1960) and he also played classical music during those years. In the ...Read full biography
IN THE BEGINNING
Released: 1974
Label: EPIC/ASSOCIATED/LEGACY
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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 ...Read full review
Afro-Classic
Released: 1970
Label: Mosaic Contemporary
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Issued in 1970 as his second album for Creed Taylor's CTI label, Hubert Laws' Afro-Classic is a classic for the manner in which Laws, with brilliant assistance from arranger Don Sebesky, melded the jazz ...Read full review
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