Fuller's debut as a leader, *New Trombone* (often titled *Curtis Fuller*, *The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller*), captured the trombonist in a promising early session, featuring a mix of standards and originals.
- The album was recorded on December 1, 1957.
- It was released on the Grand Award label, later reissued on Original Jazz Classics.
- The session featured an all-star lineup including guitarist Johnny Coles, pianist Mal Waldron, bassist George Joyner, and drummer Albert Heath.
Curtis Fuller is a jazz trombonist from Detroit, known for his work in hard bop and his contributions to landmark recordings. In 1957, he was a rising star in the jazz scene, releasing his debut album as a leader shortly after making a notable appearance on Yusef Lateef's *Song Is You*.
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