The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller
Studio album by Curtis Fuller Quintet featuring Zoot Sims
Released	1961
Recorded	February 6 & 20, 1961
Studio	New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:24
Label	Epic LA 16013
Producer	Mike Berniker
Curtis Fuller chronology
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The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller is an album by jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller, released in 1961 on the Epic label. ^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

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

Personnel

• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Les Spann – flute, guitar
• Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
• Buddy Catlett (tracks 2-4, 7 & 8), Jimmy Garrison (tracks 1, 5 & 6) – bass
• Stu Martin – drums

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