Up Jumped Spring
# 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

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

Alex Henderson of Allmusic said "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". In JazzTimes Doug Ramsey 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

* "Cantaloupe Island" (Herbie Hancock) – 5:47
* "Up Jumped Spring" (Freddie Hubbard) – 6:29
* "In a Mellow Tone" (Duke Ellington, Milt Gabler) – 5:44
* "God Bless the Child" (Billie Holiday, Arthur Herzog Jr.) – 6:15
* "Bags' Groove" (Milt Jackson) – 4:11
* "Equinox" (John Coltrane) – 5:40
* "I'm Old Fashioned" (Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer) – 5:11
* "Alone Together" (Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz) – 4:52
* "Whisper Not" (Benny Golson) – 2:57
* "Black Night" (Jessie Mae Robinson) – 6:08
* "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 7:51

## Personnel

* Curtis Fuller – trombone
* Brad Goode – trumpet
* Karl Montzka - piano
* Larry Gray (tracks 1-3 & 9), Stewart Miller (tracks 5-8, 10 & 11) – bass
* Tim Davis - drums
* Jacey Falk – vocals (track 10)
