The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller

The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller is an album by jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller, released in 1961 on the Epic label.[1][2]

The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller
Studio album by
Curtis Fuller Quintet featuring Zoot Sims
Released1961
RecordedFebruary 6 & 20, 1961
StudioNew York City
GenreJazz
Length39:24
LabelEpic
LA 16013
ProducerMike Berniker
Curtis Fuller chronology
Boss of the Soul-Stream Trombone
(1960)		 The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller
(1961)		 South American Cookin'
(1961)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated

  1. "I'll Be Around" (Alec Wilder) - 3:59
  2. "Dream" (Johnny Mercer) - 5:12
  3. "Mixed Emotions" (Stuart F. Louchheim) - 4:38
  4. "Playpen" - 4:41
  5. "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" (Traditional) - 3:44
  6. "Two Different Worlds" (Al Frisch, Sid Wayne) - 5:54
  7. "Teabags" - 4:02
  8. "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

References
  1. Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019
  2. Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
  3. Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2012



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