The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller
| The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller | ||||
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| Studio album by Curtis Fuller Quintet featuring Zoot Sims | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | February 6 & 20, 1961 | |||
| Studio | New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:24 | |||
| Label | Epic LA 16013 | |||
| Producer | Mike Berniker | |||
| Curtis Fuller chronology | ||||
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The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller is an album by jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller, released in 1961 on the Epic label.[1][2]
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Ken Dryden stating, "the leader doesn't disappoint... While this CD may fall just short of essential for hard bop fans, it is recommended.[3]
Track listing
[edit]All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated
- "I'll Be Around" (Alec Wilder) – 3:59
- "Dream" (Johnny Mercer) – 5:12
- "Mixed Emotions" (Stuart F. Louchheim) – 4:38
- "Playpen" – 4:41
- "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" (Traditional) – 3:44
- "Two Different Worlds" (Al Frisch, Sid Wayne) – 5:54
- "Teabags" – 4:02
- "I Loves You, Porgy" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 4:29
- Recorded in New York City on February 6 (tracks 2-4, 7 & 8) and February 20 (tracks 1, 5 & 6), 1961
Personnel
[edit]- Curtis Fuller – trombone
- Les Spann – flute, guitar
- Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
- Buddy Catlett (tracks 2-4, 7 & 8), Jimmy Garrison (tracks 1, 5 & 6) – bass
- Stu Martin – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019
- ^ Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
- ^ a b Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2012
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