Hubert Laws – New Earth Sonata / Telemann: Suite in A Minor (Jazz‑Classical Fusion / Contemporary Classical / Crossover, Vinyl LP) RM‑39958

Hubert Laws – New Earth Sonata / Telemann: Suite in A Minor (Jazz‑Classical Fusion / Contemporary Classical / Crossover, Vinyl LP) RM‑39958

Label: CBS Masterworks – Light Classics Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo Country: Canada Genre: Jazz‑Classical Fusion / Contemporary Classical / Crossover Year: 1985

Tracklist Side One: New Earth Sonata (Harold Blanchard) – I: Security • II: Peace • III: Joy

Side Two: Suite in A Minor (Telemann) – Overture • Air à l’Italien • Réjouissance • Amazing Grace (arr. Hubert Laws)

Description This Canadian CBS Masterworks “Light Classics” pressing (RM‑39958) showcases Hubert Laws at the height of his jazz‑classical crossover powers. Side One features Harold Blanchard’s New Earth Sonata, performed with Laws, Blanchard, Chick Corea, and a rhythm section including Bob Magnusson and Bill Kanengiser. Side Two moves into baroque territory with Telemann’s Suite in A Minor, arranged and conducted by Chris Boardman, followed by a soulful, orchestral reading of “Amazing Grace” featuring Freda Payne and Dorothy Ashby. A beautifully produced Canadian issue for collectors of fusion‑leaning classical works, Laws’ CBS era, and 1980s Masterworks pressings.

Complete Condition

Jacket ✔️9 near mint

 Vinyl ✔️10

 Labels ✔️10

Listing # ✔️R80