This 1960 session captures Curtis Fuller in a period of intense creative output, following his contributions to John Coltrane's 'Giant Steps'. The album showcases his lyricism and robust tone, supported by a top-tier rhythm section.
- The album was recorded on March 14, 1960, at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- It was produced by Bob Shad, who also produced many other notable jazz recordings for labels like Mainstream Records and tentatively founded the label by Shad himself.
- The album features the rhythm section of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Austin Strobil on drums.
Curtis Fuller is a trombonist from Detroit, known for his work in hard bop and post-bop. He was a key figure in the jazz scene of the late 1950s and 1960s, participating in seminal recordings for Blue Note and Impulse!
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