Blues in the Closet is a 1983 album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, known collectively as The Master Trio.
| Blues in the Closet | ||||
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| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | June 16–17, 1983 | |||
| Studio | A&R Recording Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Baybridge | |||
| Producer | Kiyoshi Koyama | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Background
editPianist Tommy Flanagan and bassist Ron Carter had recorded together numerous times since 1960.[2] In contrast, this recording session (which also resulted in the album The Master Trio) was Flanagan's only recording with drummer Tony Williams.[2]
Recording and music
editThe album was recorded on June 16 and 17, 1983, at A&R Recording Studio in New York City.[3] The material includes blues, ballads, and bebop compositions.[1] "Sister Cheryl" is a Williams composition.[2]
Release
editThe album was released in Japan by Baybridge.[3]
Track listing
edit- "Good Bait" (Tadd Dameron, Count Basie)
- "Afternoon in Paris" (John Lewis)
- "Giant Steps" (John Coltrane)
- "Blues in the Closet" (Oscar Pettiford)
- "Sister Cheryl" (Tony Williams)
- "My Ship" (Kurt Weill, Ira Gershwin)
- "Moose the Mooche" (Charlie Parker)
Personnel
edit- Tommy Flanagan – piano
- Ron Carter – bass
- Tony Williams – drums
References
edit- ^ a b Wynn, Ron, "Tommy Flanagan – Blues in the Closet". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ a b c Iverson, Ethan, "Magic Numbers 2: Ron and Tony with Other Trios". ethaniverson.com. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ a b "The Master Trio Catalog". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved March 22, 2017.