Smokin' (Curtis Fuller album)

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Smokin'
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Studio album by
Released1972
Recorded1972
StudioNew York City
Genre Jazz
Label Mainstream
MRL 370
Producer Bob Shad
Curtis Fuller chronology
Crankin'
(1971)
Smokin'
(1972)
Four on the Outside
(1978)

Smokin' is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label. [1] [2] [3]

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Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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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

Jazz 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

All compositions by Curtis Fuller except where noted

  1. "Smokin'" - 11:10
  2. "Jacque's Groove" - 6:08
  3. "Sop City" - 7:58
  4. "People Places and Things" - 7:14
  5. "Stella by Starlight" (Victor Young, Ned Washington) - 7:29

Personnel

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References

  1. Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019
  2. Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
  3. Both Sides Now: Discography Preview for the Mainstream label, accessed October 22, 2019
  4. 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2012