Curtis Fuller
Trombone Solo on
Locomotion

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Curtis Fuller's trombone solo is the 2nd of 5 on this recording, following John Coltrane's tenor sax and followed by Lee Morgan on trumpet. Spanning two choruses of the 44-bar AABA form at a bright 267 BPM with a swing feel in B♭, the solo runs approximately 1:27. Curtis Fuller follows with two choruses of trombone that showcase his ability to maintain clarity and musical coherence even at these demanding tempos. Lee Morgan delivers two choruses of trumpet improvisation that sparkle with the dazzling technique and brash confidence that made him one of the most exciting young voices in hard bop. Curtis Fuller was 22 to 23 years old at the time of this 1957 recording.

Curtis Fuller was 22 to 23 years old at the time.