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Smokin' is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label.[1][2][3]

Smokin'
Studio album by Curtis Fuller
Released	1972
Recorded	1972
Studio	New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	Mainstream MRL 370
Producer	Bob Shad
Curtis Fuller chronology
Crankin' (1971) Smokin' (1972) Four on the Outside (1978)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

Allmusic awarded the album 3½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Trombonist Curtis Fuller's second Mainstream album has some dated electronics and funk rhythms, although there are some worthwhile solos".[4]

Trivia

Jazz disc jockey Joe Lex uses "Jacque's Groove" as the theme song for his show "Dr. Joe's Groove" on WPPM-LP, Philadelphia.

Track listing

All compositions by Curtis Fuller except where noted

1. "Smokin'" - 11:10
2. "Jacque's Groove" - 6:08
3. "Sop City" - 7:58
4. "People Places and Things" - 7:14
5. "Stella by Starlight" (Victor Young, Ned Washington) - 7:29

Personnel

• Curtis Fuller - trombone
• Jimmy Heath - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Bill Hardman - trumpet
• Ted Dunbar - guitar
• Cedar Walton - piano, electric piano
• Mickey Bass - bass, electric bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

References

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