Album · 1957
The Opener
- Released
- 1957
- Label
- Blue Note
- Catalogue no.
- BLP 1567
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 37:02
- Country
- US
“The Opener” is an album by Curtis Fuller, released in 1957 on Blue Note. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 37:02. Jazz standards on the record include “A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening”, “Here's To My Lady” and “Soon”. The line-up features Art Taylor (drums (drum set)), Bobby Timmons (piano), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Paul Chambers (double bass) and Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone).
Who played on The Opener
- Art Taylor drums (drum set) all tracks
- Bobby Timmons piano all tracks
- Curtis Fuller trombone all tracks
- Paul Chambers double bass all tracks
- Hank Mobley tenor saxophone on 4 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening standard — Jimmy McHugh 6:52
- A2 Hugore 6:44
- A3 Oscalypso — Oscar Pettiford 5:40
- B1 Here's to My Lady standard — Rube Bloom 6:44
- B2 Lizzy's Bounce 5:25
- B3 Soon standard — George Gershwin 5:36
Production
- Alfred Lion producer
- Rudy van Gelder recording
More albums by Curtis Fuller
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Opener?
The line-up of The Opener includes Art Taylor (drums (drum set)), Bobby Timmons (piano), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Paul Chambers (double bass) and Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone).
Which label released The Opener?
The Opener was released in 1957 on Blue Note (BLP 1567).
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