Trinity (Tommy Flanagan album)

Trinity
Studio album by
Released1980
RecordedOctober 4, 18, November 10, 1976
GenreJazz
Length38:36
LabelInner City
ProducerTeo Macero
Tommy Flanagan chronology
The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital
(1975)
Trinity
(1980)
Eclypso
(1977)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic[1]

Trinity is an album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan. It is a 1976 trio recording, with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Roy Haynes, that was also released as Positive Intensity.

Background and recording

This album was Flanagan's second as a leader in 15 years, having been vocalist Ella Fitzgerald's pianist for a long period.[1] It was recorded in New York City on October 4, 18, and November 10, 1976.[2]

Releases

Trinity was released by Inner City Records.[2] The same material was also released by CBS/Sony as Positive Intensity.[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Tommy Flanagan except as indicated

  1. "52nd Street Theme" (Thelonious Monk) - 3:17
  2. "Smooth As the Wind" (Tadd Dameron) - 5:43
  3. "Passion Flower" (Billy Strayhorn) - 4:17
  4. "Muffin" - 5:43
  5. "Verdandi" - 2:47
  6. "Ruby, My Dear" (Monk) - 3:52
  7. "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" (George Gershwin) - 6:00
  8. "Hustle Bustle" - 3:19
  9. "Torment" - 3:38

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b Yanow, Scott "Tommy Flanagan – Trinity". Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Tommy Flanagan Catalog". Retrieved February 27, 2017.