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Crankin'
Studio album by Curtis Fuller
Released	1973
Recorded	July 27 & 28, 1973
Studio	Record Plant, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:46
Label	Mainstream MRL 333
Producer	Bob Shad
Curtis Fuller chronology
Cabin in the Sky (1962) Crankin' (1973) Smokin' (1972)

Crankin' is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1973 and released on the Mainstream label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

The AllMusic website awarded the album 3½ stars stating "At the time, this was his most adventurous playing in quite a while".

Track listing

All compositions by Curtis Fuller

1. "Crankin'" – 6:53
2. "Maze" – 10:56
3. "Black Bath" – 9:30
4. "Ballade" – 4:52
5. "The Spirit" – 5:35

Personnel

• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Ramon Morris – tenor saxophone
• Bill Hardman – trumpet
• Bill Washer – guitar
• George Cables – electric piano
• Stanley Clarke – bass, electric bass
• Lenny White – drums, electric percussion

References

1. Jazzdisco: Curtis Fuller Catalog, accessed October 22, 2019
2. Fitzgerald, M. Curtis Fuller Leader Entry, accessed October 22, 2019
3. Both Sides Now: Discography Preview for the Mainstream label, accessed October 22, 2019
4. ^ Wynn, R. AllMusic Review accessed September 6, 2012

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