Curtis Fuller, Volume 3 is an album by American jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded on December 1, 1957 but not released on Blue Note until late 1960.Blue Note discography accessed October 25, 2010Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019 The quintet features trumpeter Art Farmer and rhythm section Sonny Clark, George Tucker and Louis Hayes.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Lee Bloom states, "This third solo recording for Fuller on the Blue Note label is stronger than its predecessors, especially in showcasing the trombonist's writing talents... This recording firmly established Curtis Fuller as a serious, mature voice on his instrument."Bloom, L. [ Allmusic Review] accessed October 25, 2010
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Curtis Fuller – trombone Art Farmer – trumpet Sonny Clark – piano George Tucker – bass Louis Hayes – drums
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering Francis Wolff – photography Nat Hentoff – liner notes
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