Epic · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Magnificent Trombone Of Curtis Fuller
| Recorded | Feb 8-20, 1961 |
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| Label | Epic |
| Catalog | LA 16013 |
| Released | 1961 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 709375 |
The record
Guitar stands in for a second horn on this Epic date, Les Spann's lines threading the changes beside Walter Bishop Jr.'s piano for a looser, chamber feel. Fuller's tone stays broad and patient throughout, fully at ease leading the session.
Session personnel
- Buddy Catlett — bass
- Jimmy Garrison — bass
- Stu Martin — drums
- Les Spann — guitar
- Walter Bishop, Jr. — piano
- Curtis Fuller — trombone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1961 | Epic · LA 16013 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file · deep groove |
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| 1961 | Epic · LA 16013 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo · deep groove |
| 1977 | Epic · ECPU-6 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Epic · ESCA 5045 — CD, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Epic · SICP-3975 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue |
| — | Epic — STEREO |
Follow the players
Buddy Catlett also plays on
Jimmy Garrison also plays on
Stu Martin also plays on