Curtis Fowlkes (March 19, 1950 – August 31, 2023) was an American jazz trombonist and singer. He was a founding member of The Jazz Passengers. He had a twin brother James May Fowlkes and his parents were James Ray and Rosa May Fowlkes.

Career

In 1987, Fowlkes started The Jazz Passengers with saxophonist Roy Nathanson. He was a member of The Lounge Lizards, the Kansas City All-Stars, and a quartet led by jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. He toured with Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra, as well as the Duke Ellington Orchestra when it was led by drummer Louis Bellson. He released his debut solo album in 1999.

Death

Curtis Fowlkes died from heart failure in Brooklyn, New York, on August 31, 2023, at the age of 73.

Discography

As leader

With The Jazz Passengers With The Lounge Lizards

As sideman

With Don Byron With Bill Frisell With Glen Hansard With Charlie Hunter With John Lurie With Roy Nathanson With Roy Nathanson & Nick Hakim With Marc Ribot With Elliott Sharp With others