Fuller's 1959 debut showcases his fluid improvisational style and a knack for melodic development in a classic Blue Note setting. It features a program of standards and originals that highlight his sophisticated approach to the trombone.
- This album was recorded on October 11, 1959, at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. The session featured a lineup including fellow hard bop stalwarts such as trumpeter Donald Byrd and pianist Tommy Flanagan. The album was released as a 12-inch LP in 1959 on the iconic Blue Note label.
- The recording session took place on October 11, 1959.
- This was Fuller's first album as a leader for Blue Note Records.
Curtis Fuller is a trombonist from Detroit, known for his work in hard bop and soul jazz. He was a key figure in the jazz scene of the late 1950s and 1960s.
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