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

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow 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".

New Trombone

Track listing

All compositions by Curtis Fuller except as indicated

"Vonce #5" – 7:40

"Transportation Blues" – 8:18

"Blue Lawson" - 6:51

"Namely You" (Gene de Paul, Johnny Mercer) – 9:25

"What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Cole Porter) – 6:30

"Alicia" (bonus track on CD)

New Trombone

Personnel

Curtis Fuller – trombone

Sonny Red – alto saxophone

Hank Jones – piano

Doug Watkins – bass

Louis Hayes – drums

References

Prestige Records albums

Curtis Fuller albums

1957 debut albums

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

Albums produced by Bob Weinstock

Albums recorded in a home studio

New Trombone