Smokin' | ||||
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Studio album by Curtis Fuller | ||||
Released | 1972 | |||
Recorded | 1972 | |||
Studio | New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Mainstream MRL 370 | |||
Producer | Bob Shad | |||
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Smokin' is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label.
Reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic |
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".
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
- "Smokin'" - 11:10
- "Jacque's Groove" - 6:08
- "Sop City" - 7:58
- "People Places and Things" - 7:14
- "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
- Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019
- Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
- Both Sides Now: Discography Preview for the Mainstream label, accessed October 22, 2019
- ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2012
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