Sliding Easy is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller, recorded in 1959 and released on the United Artists label.Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019Both Sides Now: Discography Preview for the United Artists label 40000 & 4000/5000 Series (1958–1972), accessed October 22, 2019
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic Review accessed September 5, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated "Bit of Heaven" - 5:25 "Down Home" - 4:05 "I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone" (Buddy Johnson) - 5:52 "Bongo Bop" (Charlie Parker) - 7:50 "When Lights Are Low" (Benny Carter, Spencer Williams) - 6:55 "C.T.A." (Jimmy Heath) - 5:09
Personnel Curtis Fuller - trombone Lee Morgan - trumpet Hank Mobley - tenor saxophone Tommy Flanagan - piano Paul Chambers - bass Elvin Jones - drums Benny Golson (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 5), Gigi Gryce (tracks 2 & 6) - arranger
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