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, 2012Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
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.
Track listing All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated "Vonce #5" – 7:40 "Transportation Blues" – 8:18 "Blue Lawson" - 6:51 "Namely You" (Gene de Paul, Johnny Mercer) – 9:25 "What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Cole Porter) – 6:30 "Alicia" (bonus track on CD)
Personnel Curtis Fuller – trombone Sonny Red – alto saxophone Hank Jones – piano Doug Watkins – bass Louis Hayes – drums
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