The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller is an album by jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller, released in 1961 on the Epic label.[1][2]

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	[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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