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Curtis Fuller - The Opener
Review by Saiful Nizam
The Opener, an album by Curtis Fuller, is a musical masterpiece that showcases the exceptional talent of the trombonist. The album features a collection of tracks that are a blend of bebop and hard bop styles, infused with Fuller's unique style and creativity.
The album's opening track, "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its smooth and mellow melody. The album's title track, "The Opener," is a fast-paced, energetic tune that features Fuller's impressive soloing skills.
Fuller's bandmates on the album, including Hank Mobley on saxophone and Art Farmer on trumpet, complement his playing perfectly. Their chemistry is evident throughout the album, and they create a cohesive sound that is both dynamic and engaging.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Lizzy's Bounce | 5:23 | |
| Here's to My Lady | 06:43 | |
| Here's To My Lady | 6:42 | |
| Soon | 5:36 | |
| A Lovely Way To Spend an Evening | 6:50 | |
| Oscalypso | 5:39 | |
| Lizzy's Bounce | 5:22 | |
| Hugore | 6:42 | |
| A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening | 06:52 | |
| Here's To My Lady | 6:40 | |
| A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening | 6:49 |
Video
Curtis Fuller - A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
Curtis Fuller - Hugore
Images
Catalog Numbers
- TOCJ-9120, BNST-1567
- BLP 1567
- MMBLP-1567, BLP 1567
- BLP 1567, 1567, B0021294-01
- UCCQ-9160, BNST-1567
- BLP 1567, 3793541
- 50999 2 15370 2 8
- 1567, BLP 1567
- TOCJ-1567
- TOCJ-6508, BNST-1567
- K18P-9209, BLP 1567
Labels
- Blue Note
- Music Matters Ltd., Blue Note
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Limited Edition
- Paper Sleeve
- Vinyl
- LP
- Mono
- Stereo
- 2 × Vinyl
- 45 RPM
- 180 Gram
- 6 × File
- AIFF
- 24-bit
- 192 kHz
- Club Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Toshiba EMI Ltd |
| Recorded At | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey |
| Mastered At | AcousTech Mastering |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Blue Note Records |
| Copyright (c) | Blue Note Records |
| Distributed By | Universal Music Distribution |
| Pressed By | United Record Pressing |
| Record Company | Universal Classics & Jazz |
| Marketed By | Universal Music LLC |
| Licensed From | Capitol Records, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Paul Chambers |
| Drums | Art Taylor |
| Liner Notes | Robert Levin |
| Photography By | Francis Wolff |
| Piano | Bobby Timmons |
| Producer | Alfred Lion |
| Recorded By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Remastered By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Tenor Saxophone | Hank Mobley |
| Trombone | Curtis Fuller |
| Mastered By | Bernie Grundman |
| Creative Director | Gordon H Jee |
| Design | Amanda Wray |
| Photography By [Cover | Francis Wolff |
| Liner Photographs From The Actual Session] | Francis Wolff |
| Reissue Producer | Michael Cuscuna |
| Engineer | Rudy Van Gelder |
Notes
- Recorded on June 16, 1957.
- Liner notes in Japanese.
- Divisison of United Artists on label (Blue and White)
- Originally released in 1957 on Blue Note as BLP-1567
- Originally recorded on June 16, 1957 at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey.
- This is a mono recording.
- Originally issued in 1957 as Blue Note BN 1567.
- First stereo release in 1996 on Mosaic MD3-166.
- All transfers from analog to digital made at 24-bit resolution.
- Liner photographs © Mosaic Images.
- Made in the EU
- ℗© 2008 The Blue Note Label Group. Blue Note© is a registered trademark of Capital Records, Inc.
- Recorded June 16, 1957 at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey.
- No tracks time in this release.
- Rounded white-blue sticker on the trasparent producer's sleeve, with function similar to OBI,
- Insert of four pages in Japanese languages.
- "Blue Note BLP 1500" Series Part 6.
- Made in Japan.
- The company information printed on the labels coupled with the tracklist, which appears in blue text, indicates this version was likely reissued between 1972 and 1973.
- All trasfers from analog to digital made at 24-bit resolution.
- Mfg for BMB Direct
- Recorded on June 16, 1957
- HSE2088 (20bit 88.2kHz Mastering)
- Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey on June 16, 1957.
- Standard jewel case with obi-strip and 8-page booklet featuring liner notes in English and Japanese.
- Recorded on June 16, 1957. Originally released in 1957 as BLP 1567.
- ℗ 1983 〄
- First Japanese pressing of this title.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4988006771925
- Barcode: 5099945541414
- Other (HDtracks Identification Number): HX00602537446018
- Barcode: 6 02537 93541 3
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): B0021294-01-ARE BG / CB Ⓤ
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): B0021294-01-B-RE BG / CB Ⓤ
- Barcode: 4988005894533
- Barcode: 602537935413
- Barcode (Text): 5 0999-2-15370-28
- Barcode (String): 5099921537028
- Label Code: LC 0010
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Other (Price): ¥ 2,300
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): BN - 1567 - A 2S 9 54 - 4
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): BN - 1567 - B 2S 9
- Matrix / Runout: DIDX-225631-1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L332
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 5080
- Barcode (Text): D 173933
- Barcode (Scanned): D173933
- Barcode: 4 988006 720121
- Barcode: 4988006830578
- Matrix / Runout: (Side 1) ILBT 1910-1
- Matrix / Runout: (Side 2) ILBT 1911-1
- Other (Price): ¥1,800
About Curtis Fuller
Curtis Fuller (born December 15, 1932, Detroit, Michigan, USA - died May 8, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist, known as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributor to many classic jazz recordings.
Real Name
- Curtis DuBois Fuller
Name Vars
- C. Fuller
- C.Fuller
- Craig Fuller
- Curtis Dubois Fuller
- Curtiss Fuller
- Fuller
- Mr. Fuller
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Summary by Saiful Nizam
Comments
Amazing album...pure gold...thank you very much
Oscalypso is a foot tapping/hard bop groove worth listening to . . .
Great .
I agree
Good!!
RIP. Mr fuller my favourite trombonist had a lovely rich warm tone. And condolences to mr fuller's family loved his trombone solo on. Iam old fashion from john Coltrane's blue train.
So damn pretty ♤
the loveliest
Can anybody list his slow songs that sounds similar to this?
When does the bridge begin in the second chorus piano solo with Bobby Timmons? Timewise?
Great! Thanks for posting, MasterXelpud.
thanks for posting....who's the piano player?
Great pic on LP cover + this music = lovely and blue
wow!
Very full an lovely sound
