With the recent passing of Curtis Fuller on May 8, 2021, the trombone community lost a true icon. Curtis Fuller has had a profound influence on me throughout my career as a Jazz trombonist. I’ve kept a picture of him in my case for the last several years just for inspiration. In this video I pay tribute to Curtis' legacy by discussing the direct impact that he had on my playing. I discuss several recordings that are ingrained in my memory, such as Art Blakey’s “Caravan” and “Meet the Jazztet” with Art Farmer and Benny Golson. I’ll also demonstrate a few Curtis Fuller “licks” and inflections that made his musical vocabulary so unique. Even though I never met him personally, I had the honor of speaking to him on the phone a few weeks before his passing and was able to thank him for being such an inspiration to me and for all that he has done for the jazz trombone community. Rest easy, Curtis. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all.

I’d love to hear how Curtis Fuller has influenced you. Share your story in the comments.

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