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Curtis Fuller

Description:

[The legendary Mainstream Records Master Works, launched in 1964 by Bob Schad, the founder of the prestigious Emmercy and Time Records, continues to present American jazz music! Latest remastering, newly written Japanese commentary, and use of original jacket. --Trombone star Curtis Fuller, with Bill Hardman and Jimmy Heath on three winds, the ironclad Cedar Walton Trio, and Ted Dunbar on guitar, could not have had a better setting for his Curtis Fuller! A work of his best work! As the title suggests, the smoky atmosphere of this 70's hard bop masterpiece is irresistible! Recorded in 1972. Musicians: Curtis Fuller (tb), Bill Hardman (tp), Jimmy Heath (as,ts), Ted Dunbar (g), Cedar Walton (p,el-p), Mickey Bass (b), Billy Higgins (ds)