Curtis Fuller

Jazz fans rejoice: Curtis Fuller's seminal debut album, New Trombone, originally released on Prestige in 1957, is back in the spotlight. At just 23 years old, the Detroit-born trombonist arrived on the scene with a fluent, innovative style that marked a bold evolution for the trombone in jazz.

Backed by an all-star quintet – Sonny Red on alto sax, Hank Jones on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums – Fuller delivers a powerhouse hard-bop session. The album bursts open with three originals alongside choice standards, all fueled by tight group interplay, infectious swing, and deep blues roots.

New Trombone captures the raw excitement of a young virtuoso pushing boundaries, cementing Fuller's place as a cornerstone of modern jazz. Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering this gem for the first time, this reissue swings harder than ever.