The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller

1961 studio album by Curtis Fuller Quintet featuring Zoot Sims From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Released1961
RecordedFebruary 6 & 20, 1961
StudioNew York City
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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)
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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

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