Smokin' (Curtis Fuller album)

Smokin'
Studio album by Curtis Fuller
Released	1972
Recorded	1972 New 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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

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".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated

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

• Curtis Fuller - trombone
• Jimmy Heath - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Bill Hardman - trumpet
• Ted Dunbar - guitar
• Cedar Walton - piano, electric piano
• Mickey Bass - bass, electric bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

References

1. Curtis Fuller Discography accessed September 6, 2012
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2012