This 1962 album captures Curtis Fuller in a moment of cool, understated jazz, featuring a program of standards and originals. It's a lesser-known entry in his discography, overshadowed by his contemporaneous work with larger ensembles and more famous leaders.
- The album was released on the small label Memories in March 1962.
- This record features Fuller in a quartet setting, a format that highlights his lyrical improvisations.
- The tracklist includes renditions of well-known jazz standards alongside original compositions by Fuller and members of the group.
Curtis Fuller is a trombonist from Detroit, known for his work in hard bop and his contributions to John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" and Art Farmer's "Modern Art." In 1962, he was a significant voice in post-bop jazz, a period that saw him releasing prolific material as a leader and a sideman.
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