The Opener
- see also Al-Fatiha
| The Opener | ||||
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| Studio album by Curtis Fuller | ||||
| Released | End of September 1957[1] | |||
| Recorded |
June 16, 1957 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:56 | |||
| Label |
Blue Note BLP 1567 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
| Curtis Fuller chronology | ||||
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The Opener is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1957 and released on the Blue Note label as BLP 1567.[2]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "The Opener is trombonist Curtis Fuller's first album for Blue Note and it is a thoroughly impressive affair".[3]
Track listing
- All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated
- "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" (Harold Adamson, Jimmy McHugh) - 6:52
- "Hugore" - 6:43
- "Oscalypso" (Oscar Pettiford) - 5:40
- "Here's to My Lady" (Rube Bloom, Johnny Mercer) - 6:43
- "Lizzy's Bounce" - 5:25
- "Soon" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 5:33
Personnel
- Curtis Fuller - trombone
- Hank Mobley - tenor saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 6)
- Bobby Timmons - piano
- Paul Chambers - bass
- Art Taylor - drums
References
- ↑ Billboard Oct 7, 1957
- ↑ Blue Note discography accessed October 22, 2010
- 1 2 Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed October 22, 2010
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