Bassist
Curtis Lundy (brother of
Carmen Lundy) is best-known for his work as part of jazz vocalist
Betty Carter's band, which has at one point or another had several eventual renowned musicians pass through their ranks (including
Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, and
Don Braden, among others).
Lundy has also played on other jazz artist's recordings (including select albums by
John Hicks,
Bobby Watson, Steve Nelson Quintet,
Johnny Griffin, etc.) and in the late '80s briefly stepped out of the background and issued Just Be Yourself (1988). A decade later he united with Justin Time Records for
Against All Odds (1999), followed shortly thereafter by Purpose (2002). Both albums features pianists
John Hicks and Anthony Wonsey. ~ Greg Prato