New Trombone

 ( Prestige Records Albums ) 

New Trombone is the debut album by trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1957 and originally released on Prestige Records. Jazzdisco: Prestige Records discography accessed September 5, 2012 Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019

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Reception In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote, "Trombonist Curtis Fuller's debut as a leader was a strong start to the 22-year-old's career... all of the musicians fare quite well".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed September 5, 2012.

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Track listing All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated

1. "Vonce #5" – 7:40
2. "Transportation Blues" – 8:18
3. "Blue Lawson" - 6:51
4. "Namely You" (Gene de Paul, Johnny Mercer) – 9:25
5. "What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Cole Porter) – 6:30
6. "Alicia" (bonus track on CD)

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Personnel

• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Sonny Red – alto saxophone
• Hank Jones – piano
• Doug Watkins – double bass
• Louis Hayes – drum kit

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