Format Details: The Francis Wolf Collection / 180gram Vinyl
Release Date: 20 March 2020
Label: Jazz Images
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436569193594
Description
THE FRANCIS WOLFF COLLECTION: LP 180g VINYL IN GATEFOLD SLEEVE
TOMMY FLANAGAN TRIO / OVERSEAS
Born in Detroit on March 16, 1930 (he died in New York on November 16, 2001), pianist Tommy Flanagan had already participated on more than 25 albums by the time Overseas was taped, an impressive number considering that his first studio appearance was in March 1956. This 1957 trio session recorded in Sweden marked Flanagan's first album as a leader. The pianist was touring with trombonist J.J. Johnson—along with Wilbur Little and Elvin Jones—when these recordings were made. His initial trio LP gives proof of Flanagan's musical depth, showing that he wasn't just a pianist but also a solid composer. Most of this date is devoted to Flanagan's compositions, though only one, "Eclypso," remained in his repertoire for long. This engaging piece alternates between calypso and bop, with Jones
switching between sticks and brushes.
TOMMY FLANAGAN, piano
WILBUR LITTLE, bass
ELVIN JONES, drums
Stockholm, Sweden, August 15, 1957.
Original session recorded by Gösta Wiholm & produced by Bob Weinstock.
*BONUS TRACKS
A6: Same personnel as above. From J. J. Johnson's album
Dial J.J. 5. New York, May 14, 1957.
B5: Tommy Flanagan (p), Doug Watkins (b), Louis Hayes (d).
This is the only trio track from the album The Cats.
Hackensack, New Jersey, April 18, 1957.
Tracklisting
Miles Davis
Chet Baker
Jackie Mclean
John Coltrane & Kenny Burrell
Sonny Rollins
Thelonious Monk
John Coltrane & Johnny Griffin
Art Blakey
Duke Ellington
Jeremy Rose & The Earshift Orchestra
Duke Ellington
Harry James
Harry James
Doncaster Jazz Alumni
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra & Mahalia Jackson
