{"title":"Curtis Fuller","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"four-on-the-outside","title":"Four On The Outside","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurtis Fuller (December 15, 1932 – May 8, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist best known for being a member of several legendary jazz outfits, his impressive catalog of solo albums and a contributor to many classic jazz recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuller was born in Detroit and lost both his parents at a very young age. He spent several years in an orphanage run by Jesuits where he developed a passion for jazz after one of the nuns there took him to see his first live performance. Curtis attended public school in his hometown (together with Donald Byrd and Milt Jackson) where he took up the trombone at the age of sixteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurtis Fuller was a well-respected member of iconic outfits such as Art Blakey \u0026amp; The Jazz Messengers, Art Farmer’s Tentet, The Benny Golson Quintet and Eastern Rebellion. The list of his collaborations is impressive to say the least, Mr. Fuller recorded and performed with greats such as Quincy Jones, John Coltrane, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Roland Kirk Rashaan, Miles Davis...and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuller was granted an honorary doctorate of music from Berklee College of Music in 1999 and eight years later he was honored as a NEA Jazz Master. Curtis Fuller’s performances were included on classic recordings released by prominent labels from the likes of Blue Note, Savoy, Prestige, Strata-East, Muse, Verve and Impulse!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Four On The Outside\u003c\/i\u003e (Recorded in 1978 at the famous New York CI Recording Studio and released on Timeless Records the same year) the listener is treated to six majestic tracks of the highest caliber and features a remarkable outing of advanced musicianship by jazz-giants in their prime, delivering an inspirational gem of an album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe all-star line-up includes Pepper Adams (Oliver Nelson, Lalo Schifrin, Herbie Hancock) on saxophone, Dennis Irwin (The Jazz Messengers, Chet Baker) on bass and James Williams (Calvin Keys, Thelonious Monk) on piano. \u003ci\u003eFour On The Outside\u003c\/i\u003e shows off Fuller’s mastery of the Trombone and this delightful set features him in a front line with Pepper Adams delivering a unique trombone- baritone saxophone combination (few others have followed this intriguing coupling). Curtis Fuller plays from the heart and is on top of his game. Expect sharp and elegant original compositions, machine gun-like spurts, angular boppish lines and top rhythm section work that never gets in the way of the horns spreading their wings. All of the above makes this record a must have for any self-respecting jazz fan or collector!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tidal Waves Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50441978806603,"sku":"2051286","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Four_On_the_Outside_577e478c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726989723"},{"product_id":"soul-trombone-and-the-jazz-clan","title":"Soul Trombone and the Jazz Clan","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Impulse in 1962\u003ci\u003e Soul Trombone and the Jazz Clan\u003c\/i\u003e was a major statement from one of the great trombone players in American jazz. Here Fuller displays an outstanding hard-bop ensemble based on a bunch of great individuals all at the top of their game. Fuller himself is part of a super strong horn section with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath, while the groove is assured by a hard swinging rhythm section with pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Jimmie Merritt and drummer Jimmy Cobb. Fuller gives lots of space to his musicians who naturally respond and empathize with great solos.In one word: an outstanding record!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sowing Records","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50452719042891,"sku":"1166945","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/88475bd2-9e04-4096-9765-7d2126c7dcee_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727161829"},{"product_id":"eastern-rebelion-3","title":"Eastern Rebellion 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEastern Rebellion 3\u003c\/i\u003e was recorded in 1979 at the Sound Ideas Studio in New York City, USA. Musicians include Cedar Walton on piano, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Bob Berg on tenor saxophone, Sam Jones on bass and Billy Higgins on drums. The renowned jazz musicians deliver 6 solid jazz tracks all written by Cedar Walton, except their jazz interpretation of the standard “Never Never Land”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50965208596811,"sku":"2236079","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/image004_1_254eca87_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1733969936"},{"product_id":"new-trombone","title":"New Trombone","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst released on Prestige in 1957 \u003cem\u003eNew Trombone\u003c\/em\u003e is Curtis Fuller's debut album. Back in the day, Fuller was a 23 years old Detroiter whose fluent style represented a new step in the trombone's evolution. Backed by a solid quintet featuring Sonny Red – alto sax, Hank Jones – piano, Doug Watkins – bass, Louis Hayes – drums, Fuller opens up with a strong Hard-Bop album including three originals and a couple of standards. This is highly swinging Jazz based on group interlay and with deep roots in Blues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sowing Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Clear","offer_id":56134126403915,"sku":"R3983-4737","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0704001412359.jpg?v=1765971409"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/curtis-fuller.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}