The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller is an album by jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller, released in 1961 on the Epic label.Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
Reception
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.Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2012
Track listing 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 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
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