Imagination is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller's Sextette recorded in 1959 and released on the Savoy label.Savoy Records Discography accessed September 5, 2012Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019Both Sides Now: Discography Preview for the Savoy/Savoy Jazz label, accessed October 22, 2019 Noted for being the first professional recording of pianist McCoy Tyner.
Reception
The Allmusic website awarded the album 4 stars stating "Although the material (other than the lone standard "Imagination") is unfamiliar, the chord changes inspire the players to create some fine solos. Easily recommended to hard bop fans lucky enough to find this album".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 5, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Curtis Fuller except where noted "Kachin" - 6:57 "Bang Bang" - 6:11 "Imagination" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 6:50 "Blues de Funk" - 9:10 "Lido Road" - 8:23
Personnel Curtis Fuller - trombone, arranger Benny Golson - tenor saxophone Thad Jones - trumpet McCoy Tyner - piano Jimmy Garrison - bass Dave Bailey - drums
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