Curtis Fuller
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Trombonists · 1934–2021

Curtis Fuller

American jazz musician (1932–2021)

Born
15 December 1934
Detroit
Died
8 May 2021
Country
United States
Active
1953–2021
Record labels
Blue Note, Epic Records
Discography
28 albums

Biography

Curtis Fuller was a jazz musician who played trombone. Curtis Fuller was born on 15 December 1934 in Detroit and died on 8 May 2021. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and Epic Records. The discography here lists 28 albums, from “Bone & Bari” (1957) to “Down Home” (2012). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Curtis DuBois Fuller (December 15, 1932 – May 8, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist. He was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributed to many classic jazz recordings.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bone & Bari 1957
New Trombone 1957
The Opener 1957
Volume 3 1957
Jazz...It's Magic! 1958
Two Bones 1958
Blues-ette 1959
The Curtis Fuller Jazztet 1959
Images of Curtis Fuller 1960
Boss of the Soul-Stream Trombone 1961
South American Cookin’ 1961
The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller 1961
Cabin in the Sky 1962
Curtis Fuller With Red Garland 1962
Jazz Conference Abroad 1962
Soul Trombone 1962
Curtis Fuller & Hampton Hawes With French Horns 1965
Crankin’ 1971
Smokin' 1972
Four on the Outside 1978
Fire and Filigree 1979
Meets Roma Jazz Trio 1984
BLUES ette Part II 1993
Up Jumped Spring 2004
Keep It Simple 2005
Live at the Amersfoort Jazz Festival 2011 · Live
The Story of Cathy & Me 2011
Down Home 2012

Also plays on

Albums where Curtis Fuller is credited as a sideman

Analysed solos by Curtis Fuller

  • Blue Traintrombone · 132 BPM · Eb-maj · 1957-09-15
  • Down Undertrombone · 147 BPM · F#-min · 1961-10-02

Studied with

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Curtis Fuller play?

Curtis Fuller is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Curtis Fuller born?

Curtis Fuller was born 15 December 1934 in Detroit.

What are Curtis Fuller's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bone & Bari (1957), New Trombone (1957), The Opener (1957), Volume 3 (1957) and Jazz...It's Magic! (1958).

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