Trinity (Tommy Flanagan album)

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.

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]

Background and recording

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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

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

Track listing

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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

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References

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