Curtis Fuller
American jazz musician (1932–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Curtis DuBois Fuller (December 15, 1932 – May 8, 2021)[1] was an American jazz trombonist. He was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributed to many classic jazz recordings.[2]
For the American football player, see Curtis Fuller (American football).
For the American broadcaster, see Courtis Fuller.
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Birth name | Curtis DuBois Fuller |
Born | (1932-12-15)December 15, 1932 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | May 8, 2021(2021-05-08) (aged 88)[1] |
Genres | Jazz, hard bop, soul jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, educator |
Instrument(s) | Trombone |
Years active | 1953–2021 |
Labels | Blue Note, Prestige, Savoy, Impulse!, Epic, Atlantic |
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