In September 1957, “Blue Note” label released “The Opener”, the third Curtis Fuller album. It was recorded in June 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone 
• Bobby Timmons – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Art Taylor – drums
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording
• Francis Wolff – cover photography
• Robert Levin – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Curtis Fuller, excepted where noted.

1. A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening – Harold Adamson, Jimmy McHugh
2. Hugore
3. Oscalypso – Oscar Pettiford
4. Here’s to My Lady – Rube Bloom, Johnny Mercer
5. Lizzy’s Bounce
6. Soon – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin