Curtis FULLER - Curtis Fuller with Red Garland 1957

Curtis FULLER - Curtis Fuller with Red Garland 1957
Label: Ojc
Audio CD: (April 28, 1995)

Jazz

This CD reissue features trombonist Curtis Fuller in a quintet with altoist Sonny Red, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Louis Hayes performing a pair of originals, two blues and a couple of ballad features. Red is outstanding on "Moonlight Becomes You" (one of his finest recordings) while Fuller does a fine job on "Stormy Weather." Even with the new material, this set has a feel of a jam session; the blend between the trombone and the alto is particularly appealing. Despite the overly critical liner notes (written in 1962), this is an excellent hard-bop oriented date.
By Scott Yanow, All Music Guide..
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This album took me by surprize, but it's an excelent show of what makes Curtis Fuller the master that he is. Listen to his playing on "Seeing Red" and "Rock and Troll" to hear why this album is something to pick up. (You'll need to by the album to hear what I refer to because the audio clips don't get too far into his soloing.) His ideas are simple, fun, and I haven't heard a trombonist who can play as clean as Curtis Fuller while playing so fast!
If you're a trombonist this album is a must have!
Fuller plays well on the whole album, but the 2 tracks mentioned above make this album somthing to get. Red Garland plays well also. By the way... Seeing Red is almost exacly the same chord changes as Charlie Parker's "Blues for Alice".
By  Terry L. Greene.
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CURTIS FULLER WITH RED GARLAND, recorded in 1957, is filled with remarkable performances by Fuller and his quintet. The opening track, "Seeing Red," immediately sets the scene, showing off the improvisational prowess of this lauded trombonist. Fuller's playing is smooth and articulate, and his tone is dark and breathy; these qualities are enhanced by the stunning support of pianist Red Garland.

There are only two standards on this record--the reflective and picturesque ballads "Stormy Weather" and "Moonlight Becomes You." Teddy Charles's tune "Roc & Troll" is also exceptional; it swings hard, and features fine solos from Fuller, Garland, and alto saxophonist Sonny Red Kyner (credited here as just "Sonny Red"). Interestingly, on this tune, Kyner briefly quotes the melody from the Rodgers & Hart composition "Bewitched" in his solo. An inspired set, CURTIS FULLER WITH RED GARLAND is one of the best neo-bop albums of the '50s
From CD Universe.
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CURTIS FULLER WITH RED GARLAND, recorded in 1957, is filled with remarkable performances by Fuller and his quintet. The opening track, "Seeing Red," immediately sets the scene, showing off the improvisational prowess of this lauded trombonist. Fuller's playing is smooth and articulate, and his tone is dark and breathy; these qualities are enhanced by the stunning support of pianist Red Garland. There are only two standards on this record--the reflective and picturesque ballads "Stormy Weather" and "Moonlight Becomes You." Teddy Charles's tune "Roc & Troll" is also exceptional; it swings hard, and features fine solos from Fuller, Garland, and alto saxophonist Sonny Red Kyner (credited here as just "Sonny Red"). Interestingly, on this tune, Kyner briefly quotes the melody from the Rodgers & Hart composition "Bewitched" in his solo. An inspired set, CURTIS FULLER WITH RED GARLAND is one of the best neo-bop albums of the '50s.
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Paul Chambers Bass
Curtis Fuller Trombone
Red Garland Piano
Louis Hayes Drums
Sonny Red Sax (Alto)
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01. Stormy Weather (7:00)
02. Cashmere (7:17)
03. Slenderella (6:45)
04. Moonlight Becomes You (7:43)
05. Seeing Red (7:35)
06. Roc and Troll (7:42)
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