An obscure set by trombonist
Curtis Fuller that was originally put out by the Warwick label, this otherwise unremarkable set is sparked by the inclusion of the young trumpeter
Freddie Hubbard (recently arrived from Indianapolis) and tenor saxophonist
Yusef Lateef. With veteran bebopper Walter Bishop on piano and two players from
Quincy Jones' big band (bassist
Buddy Catlett and drummer
Stu Martin),
Fuller performs four originals and three standards (including "If I Were a Bell").
Hubbard's fiery statements often steal the show. ~ Scott Yanow