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 Artist Biography by Ron Wynn

Curtis Fuller belongs in the select circle with J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, and a few others who make the trombone sound fluid and inviting rather than awkward. His ability to make wide-octave leaps and play whiplash phrases in a relaxed, casual manner is a testament to his skill. Fuller's solos and phrases are often ambitious and creative, and he's worked in several fine bands and participated in numerous great sessions. Fuller studied music in high school, then began developing his skills in an Army band, where he played with Cannonball Adderley. He worked in Detroit with Kenny Burrell and Yusef Lateef, then moved to New York. Fuller made his recording debut as a leader on Transition in 1955, and recorded in the late '50s for Blue Note, Prestige, United Artists, and Savoy. He was a charter member of the Jazztet with Benny Golson and Art Farmer in 1959, then played in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from 1961 to 1965. There were additional recording dates for Warwick, Smash/Trip, Epic, and Impulse! in the '60s. Fuller toured Europe with Dizzy Gillespie's big band in 1968, then did several sessions in New York. During the '70s, he experimented for a time playing hard bop arrangements in a band featuring electronic instruments, heading a group with guitarist Bill Washer and Stanley Clarke. He concluded that phase with the 1973 album Crankin'. Fuller toured with the Count Basie band from 1975 to 1977, and did dates for Mainstream, Timeless, and Bee Hive. He co-led the quintet Giant Bones with Winding in 1979 and 1980, and played with Art Blakey, Cedar Walton, and Benny Golson in the late '70s and early '80s. During the '80s, Fuller toured Europe regularly with the Timeless All-Stars, and performed and recorded with the revamped Jazztet in addition to leading a fine session for Savoy in 1993.

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Biografía del artista por Ron Wynn

Curtis Fuller pertenece en el círculo seleccionado con J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding y algunos otros que hacen que el trombón suene fluido y atractivo en lugar de incómodo. Su capacidad para dar saltos de octava amplia y reproducir frases de latigazo de manera relajada y casual es un testimonio de su habilidad. Los solos y frases de Fuller son a menudo ambiciosos y creativos, y ha trabajado en varias bandas finas y ha participado en numerosas sesiones geniales. Fuller estudió música en la escuela secundaria, luego comenzó a desarrollar sus habilidades en una banda del Ejército, donde tocó con Cannonball Adderley. Trabajó en Detroit con Kenny Burrell y Yusef Lateef, luego se mudó a Nueva York. Fuller hizo su debut discográfico como líder en Transition en 1955, y grabó a finales de los años 50 para Blue Note, Prestige, United Artists y Savoy. Fue miembro fundador de Jazztet con Benny Golson y Art Farmer en 1959, luego tocó en Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers de 1961 a 1965. ¡Hubo fechas de grabación adicionales para Warwick, Smash / Trip, Epic e Impulse! En los años 60. Fuller realizó una gira por Europa con la gran banda de Dizzy Gillespie en 1968, luego realizó varias sesiones en Nueva York. Durante los años 70, experimentó durante un tiempo tocando arreglos de hard bop en una banda con instrumentos electrónicos, encabezando un grupo con el guitarrista Bill Washer y Stanley Clarke. Concluyó esa fase con el álbum de 1973 Crankin '. Fuller realizó una gira con la banda Count Basie desde 1975 hasta 1977, e hizo citas para Mainstream, Timeless y Bee Hive. Co-dirigió el quinteto Giant Bones con Winding en 1979 y 1980, y jugó con Art Blakey, Cedar Walton y Benny Golson a finales de los 70 y principios de los 80. Durante los años 80, Fuller realizó giras por Europa regularmente con Timeless All-Stars, y actuó y grabó con el renovado Jazztet, además de liderar una buena sesión para Savoy en 1993.

Tracks:
1. Accident
2. Darryl's Minor
3. Be Back Ta-Reckla
4. Judyful
5. New Date


Credits:
    Bass – Jimmy Garrison (tracks: 1, 5), Milt Hinton (tracks: 2 to 4)
    Drums – Bobby Donaldson (tracks: 2 to 4), Clifford Jarvis (tracks: 1, 5)
    Piano – McCoy Tyner
    Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Yusef Lateef
    Trombone – Curtis Fuller
    Trumpet – Lee Morgan (tracks: 2 to 4), Wilbur Harden (tracks: 1, 5)
    Written-By – C. Fuller

Notes:
Recorded June 6 (#1,5) & 7 (#2-4), 1960, New York, NY

Label: Savoy Jazz ‎– SV-0129
Genre:Jazz
Style: Bop, Hard Bop  

 

 

 

 

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