Biography
by Scott Yanow
Known
for his flawless and tasteful playing, Tommy Flanagan received long
overdue recognition for his talents in the 1980s. He played clarinet
when he was six and switched to piano five years later. Flanagan was an
important part of the fertile Detroit jazz scene (other than 1951-1953
when he was in the Army) until he moved to New York in 1956. He was used
for many recordings after his arrival during that era; cut sessions as a
leader for New Jazz, Prestige, Savoy, and Moodsville; and worked
regularly with Oscar Pettiford, J.J. Johnson (1956-1958), Harry "Sweets"
Edison (1959-1960), and Coleman Hawkins (1961). Flanagan was Ella
Fitzgerald's regular accompanist during 1963-1965 and 1968-1978, which
resulted in him being underrated as a soloist. However, starting in
1975, he began leading a series of superior record sessions and since
leaving Fitzgerald, Flanagan has been in demand as the head of his own
trio, consistently admired for his swinging and creative bop-based
style. Among the many labels he has recorded for since 1975 are Pablo,
Enja, Denon, Galaxy, Progressive, Uptown, Timeless, and several European
and Japanese companies. For Blue Note, he cut Sunset and Mockingbird in
1998, followed a year later by Samba for Felix. Despite a heart
condition, Flanagan continued performing until the end of his life,
performing two-week stints at the Village Vanguard twice a year,
recording and touring. He died on November 16, 2001, in Manhattan from
an arterial aneurysm.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tommy-flanagan-mn0000519715/biography
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Biografía
de Scott Yanow
Conocido por su impecable y elegante forma de tocar, Tommy Flanagan recibió el reconocimiento a su talento en la década de 1980. Tocaba el clarinete a los seis años y se pasó al piano cinco años más tarde. Flanagan fue una parte importante de la fértil escena jazzística de Detroit (aparte de 1951-1953, cuando estuvo en el ejército) hasta que se trasladó a Nueva York en 1956. Tras su llegada, participó en numerosas grabaciones durante esa época; realizó sesiones como líder para New Jazz, Prestige, Savoy y Moodsville; y trabajó regularmente con Oscar Pettiford, J.J. Johnson (1956-1958), Harry "Sweets" Edison (1959-1960) y Coleman Hawkins (1961). Flanagan fue el acompañante habitual de Ella Fitzgerald durante 1963-1965 y 1968-1978, lo que provocó que fuera infravalorado como solista. Sin embargo, a partir de 1975, empezó a dirigir una serie de sesiones discográficas superiores y, desde que dejó a Fitzgerald, Flanagan ha sido muy solicitado como cabeza de su propio trío, admirado constantemente por su estilo swing y creativo basado en el bop. Entre los muchos sellos para los que ha grabado desde 1975 se encuentran Pablo, Enja, Denon, Galaxy, Progressive, Uptown, Timeless y varias compañías europeas y japonesas. Para Blue Note, grabó Sunset and Mockingbird en 1998, seguido un año más tarde por Samba for Felix. A pesar de una afección cardiaca, Flanagan siguió actuando hasta el final de su vida, actuando dos veces al año durante dos semanas en el Village Vanguard, grabando y haciendo giras. Murió el 16 de noviembre de 2001 en Manhattan a causa de un aneurisma arterial.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tommy-flanagan-mn0000519715/biography
Tracklist:
1.Oleo
2.Denzil's Best
3.Blue Time, A
4.Relaxing at Camarillo
5.Cup Bearers, The
6.Eclypso
7.Confirmation
Credits:
Tommy Flanagan — piano
George Mraz — bass
Elvin Jones — drums
1977
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