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Birth of a Being is the first recording as a leader by American jazz saxophonist David S. Ware, recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Swiss Hat Hut label. The record presents a collective trio called Apogee with pianist Cooper-Moore, then known as Gene Ashton, and drummer Marc Edwards. It was reissued on CD by AUM Fidelity in 2015 with a bonus disc including five unreleased tracks from the same sessions

Track listing:
All compositions by David S. Ware except as indicated

“Prayer” – 10:54
“Thematic Womb” – 16:34
“A Primary Piece #1” – 13:48
“A Primary Piece #2” – 12:00
AUM Fidelity reissue CD 2
“Prayer (alt. take)” – 12:07
“Cry” – 14:06
“Stop Time” – 17:05
“Ashimba” (Cooper-Moore) – 2:30
“Solo” – 6:56

Personnel:
David S. Ware – tenor saxophone
Cooper-Moore – piano, ashimba
Marc Edwards – drums

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Released: 1979
Recorded: April 14 & 15, 1977
Studio: C.I. Recording, New York City
Length: 53:16 (LP); 105:00 (CD)
Label: Hat Hut
Producer: David S. Ware & Cooper-Moore