Curtis Fuller - South American Cookin' (1961) [2014 Japan Jazz Collection 1000] CD-Rip

Reissue with latest remastering. Comes with liner notes. Not Curtis Fuller in South America, but a record that picks up a very slight Latin vibe in the rhythm – which makes for a nice change from Fuller's sessions for Blue Note! The date was recorded during that great short run of soul jazz cookers on early 60s Epic Records – and is a perfect talent for the well-voiced solo talents of Fuller – which really take great fire in a group that also includes Zoot Sims on tenor, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Dave Bailey on drums. The record's got some of the gutbuckety energy of Bailey's classic sets for Epic at the same time – a strong recommendation from us – and titles include "One Note Samba", "Besame Mucho", and "Wee Dot".

Tracks:

01 - Hello Young Lovers
02 - Besame Mucho
03 - Willow Weep For Me
04 - One Note Samba
05 - Wee Dot
06 - Autumn Leaves

Personnel:

Curtis Fuller - trombone
Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone
Tommy Flanagan - piano
Jimmy Merritt - bass
Dave Bailey - drums