First Light

First Light is an album recorded in 1971 by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, featuring string arrangements by Don Sebesky. It was his third album released on Creed Taylor's CTI label and features performances by Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Eric Gale, George Benson, Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Airto Moreira and Richard Wyands. The album is generally considered a classic and as part of a loose trilogy including his two previous records at the time, Red Clay and Straight Life.