@@Thorstevens1 Indeed. His interpretation of Stravinsky's "Rites of Spring", on his album by the same name, is beyond marvelous. The album, released in the 70s I think, is, like the original composition, timeless.
I learned to emphasize tone and realize a good flutist doesn't correlate with playing so many notes at once. Hubert taught me the importance of empty space as you climb the energetic release of stair-stepping octaves with a flourish .
This song is so perfect,........it is not only the music,...........but it is the absolute synergy between the players..............they are perfect playing together................they are perfect........It is almost as if they are one person in 5 bodies................This is heaven.........I wish it would never end.............
The music of Faso is an inexhaustible source of sweetness. It allows us to plunge deep inside ourselves and at the same time resonate with our fellow man, Yé Lassina Coulibaly❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Brilliant. Utterly beautiful. I was in Brazzavile n the Republic of Congo and a guy came to play flute for tips. I said he was like Hubert Laws and he was so excited.
Sounds so good concerning how long ago this was the way I started liking Jazz listening to my daughter playing the flute while all the others was doing their thang...I fell in love with Jazz band from that point I never missed a Jazz concert From college until today.
I heard about this tune from an avid jazz follower awhile back...and here it is years later I am now having the pleasure of listening to it...and Admittedly I'm saying, where have I been ...it's a tune that immediately has your attention: it's a light rhythmic but not imposing tune yet evocative and surely earns its title...The Land of Passion... thanks sir....peace
Mr. Laws is a hero among flautists. Others also have great technique, but his musicality is unique and sets him apart. I wonder what kind of flute he plays?
From Land of Passion....also on many compilation albums with and without vocals. The entire Laws family are "musicians" but NONE including Ronnie (who achieved much commercial success) even come close to touching Hubert's level of musicianship......although there aren't many musicians that have. He's one of the few flutists who successfully crossed over from playing classical to becoming the most prolific jazz flutist ever.....there are weak links in his performance style......tone, technique, feel.....he's got it all.
