Smokin' is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label.[1][2][3]
Smokin' | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1972 | |||
Recorded | 1972 | |||
Studio | New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Mainstream MRL 370 | |||
Producer | Bob Shad | |||
Curtis Fuller chronology | ||||
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Reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [4] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Trombonist Curtis Fuller's second Mainstream album has some dated electronics and funk rhythms, although there are some worthwhile solos".[4]
Trivia
editJazz disc jockey Joe Lex uses "Jacque's Groove" as the theme song for his show "Dr. Joe's Groove" on WPPM-LP, Philadelphia.
Track listing
editAll compositions by Curtis Fuller except where noted
- "Smokin'" - 11:10
- "Jacque's Groove" - 6:08
- "Sop City" - 7:58
- "People Places and Things" - 7:14
- "Stella by Starlight" (Victor Young, Ned Washington) - 7:29
Personnel
editReferences
edit- ^ Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019
- ^ Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
- ^ Both Sides Now: Discography Preview for the Mainstream label, accessed October 22, 2019
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2012