Trumpeter Ted Curson: "Live at La Tete De L'Art

Continuing our series of underrated. overlooked and under recorded trumpeters, we present Ted Curson. Curson was a most distinctive trumpeter who performed with Cecil Taylor, Mingus and others and led many groups here and abroad. Here is a rare recording done in concert in Montreal in Sept. 1962. Ted leads four Montrealers, altoist Al Doctor, piano genius Maury Kaye, bassist Charles Biddle and drummer Charlie Duncan through 5 Curson compositions. All are in great form and Al Doctor with his assertive fiery alto makes a great front line partner for Ted Curson. Check this out tonight!