Up Jumped Spring


Up Jumped Spring is an album by trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 2003 and released by the Delmark label the following year.

Reception

Allmusic's Alex Henderson wrote: "A strong Jazz Messengers influence asserts itself on these hard bop and post-bop performances... the trombonist is in fine form throughout the album -- he never fails to sound inspired and focused -- and Up Jumped Spring is a welcome addition to his catalog."
Doug Ramsey of JazzTimes wrote: "Following illness and the loss of a lung, Curtis Fuller has a trombone sound that’s a bit wooly. But it’s still round and full, and his breath control, speed and agility are intact-and his imagination still flourishes.... With a solid Chicago rhythm section, Fuller and trumpeter Brad Goode make music the old-fashioned way, with compact improvisations on familiar tunes rather than extended explorations of original material. Their front-line work is a study in sonic contrast, Goode’s penetrating sound against Fuller’s enveloping suppleness".
On All About Jazz, Terrell Kent Holmes noted: "The timeless Curtis Fuller has been a brand name trombone player for about 50 years now and he's never sounded better than he does... not only does he still have strong chops but he can bring a fresh perspective to classics and originals."

Track listing

  1. "Cantaloupe Island" – 5:47
  2. "Up Jumped Spring" – 6:29
  3. "In a Mellow Tone" – 5:44
  4. "God Bless the Child" – 6:15
  5. "Bags' Groove" – 4:11
  6. "Equinox" – 5:40
  7. "I'm Old Fashioned" – 5:11
  8. "Alone Together" – 4:52
  9. "Whisper Not" – 2:57
  10. "Black Night" – 6:08
  11. "Star Eyes" – 7:51

Personnel