Curtis Fuller Boss of The Soul-Stream Trombone

Collectables Jazz Classics (series)

Contains the same tracks and frontline personnel as GETTIN' IT TOGETHER Collectables (6129).

Personnel includes: Curtis Fuller (trombone); Yusef Lateef (saxophone); Freddie Hubbard (trumpet); Walter Bishop (piano); Stu Martin, Buddy Catlett.

Personnel: Curtis Fuller (trombone); Yusef Lateef (flute, tenor saxophone, trombone); Freddie Hubbard (trumpet); Walter Bishop, Sr., Walter Bishop, Jr. (piano); Stu Martin (drums).

Liner Note Author: Ira Gitler.

Recording information: 12/1960.

An obscure set by trombonist Curtis Fuller that was originally put out by the Warwick label, this otherwise unremarkable set is sparked by the inclusion of the young trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (recently arrived from Indianapolis) and tenor saxophonist Yusef Lateef. With veteran bebopper Walter Bishop on piano and two players from Quincy Jones' big band (bassist Buddy Catlett and drummer Stu Martin), Fuller performs four originals and three standards (including "If I Were a Bell"). Hubbard's fiery statements often steal the show. ~ Scott Yanow