The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller

The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller is an album by jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller, released in 1961 on the Epic label.

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
Boss of the Soul-Stream Trombone (1960) The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller (1961) South American Cookin' (1961)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

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.

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