Crankin is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1971 and released in 1973 on the Mainstream label."Curtis Fuller Catalog". Jazzdisco. Retrieved October 22, 2019.Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry. Jazzdiscography.com. Retrieved October 22, 2019.Discography Preview for the Mainstream label. Both Sides Now. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
Reception
The AllMusic website awarded the album stars stating "At the time, this was his most adventurous playing in quite a while".Wynn, R. Review. AllMusic. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
Track listing All compositions by Curtis Fuller "Crankin'" – 6:53 "Maze" – 10:56 "Black Bath" – 9:30 "Ballade" – 4:52 "The Spirit" – 5:35
Personnel Curtis Fuller – trombone Ramon Morris – tenor saxophone Bill Hardman – trumpet Bill Washer – guitar George Cables – electric piano Stanley Clarke – bass, electric bass Lenny White – drums, electric percussion
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