''New Trombone'' is the debut album by trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1957 and originally released on

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Curtis Fuller Leader Entry
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Reception

In his review for AllMusic,

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wrote, "Trombonist Curtis Fuller's debut as a leader was a strong start to the 22-year-old's career... all of the musicians fare quite well".Yanow, S
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Track listing

''All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated'' # "Vonce #5" – 7:40 # "Transportation Blues" – 8:18 # "Blue Lawson" - 6:51 # "Namely You" (

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) – 9:25 # " What Is This Thing Called Love?" (

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) – 6:30 # "Alicia" (bonus track on CD)

Personnel

* Curtis Fuller – trombone * Sonny Red –

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– piano * Doug Watkins –

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References

Prestige Records albums Curtis Fuller albums 1957 debut albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Albums produced by Bob Weinstock {{1950s-jazz-album-stub