The Opener
The Opener is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller, recorded in 1957 and released on the Blue Note label as BLP 1567.[3][4][5]
- see also Al-Fatiha
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| Released | End of September 1957[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 16, 1957 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:56 | |||
| Label | Blue Note BLP 1567 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion[2] | |||
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Reception
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| AllMusic |   |
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."[6]
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
- Inc, Nielsen Business Media (October 7, 1957). "Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. – via Google Books.
- Jazz, All About. "Curtis Fuller: The Opener album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz.
- Blue Note discography accessed October 22, 2010
- Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019
- Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
- Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed October 22, 2010
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