Product DescriptionAn excellent and flexible trumpeter, Ted Curson will always be best-known for his work with Charles Mingus' 1960 quartet. He studied at Granoff Musical Conservatory, moved to New York in 1956, and played with Mal Waldron, Red Garland, and Philly Joe Jones. After the 1959-1960 Mingus association (which resulted in some classic recordings), Curson co-led a quintet with Bill Barron, played with Max Roach, and led his own groups. He spent time from the late '60's on in Europe, but has had a lower profile than one would expect since his return to the U.S. in 1976. Ted Curson has led sessions for Old Town, Prestige, Dontana, Atlantic, Arista, Inner City, Interplay, and more.