Released 50 years ago
Trinity
Tommy Flanagan · 1976
39 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz textures woven with intricate piano melodies and soulful improvisations.
Top tracks — play these first
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52nd Street Theme — This opening track captures Flanagan's signature style, blending intricate piano lines with a lively rhythm that sets the album's tone.
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Ruby My Dear — A poignant rendition of Monk's classic, demonstrating Flanagan's emotive playing and ability to reinterpret well-known standards with fresh insight.
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Bess, You Is My Woman Now — Flanagan's interpretation of this Gershwin piece showcases his lyrical phrasing and ability to convey deep emotion through his instrument.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- rich harmonic landscapes
- intimate listening experience
- thoughtful afternoon ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Trinity' was released in 1976, Tommy Flanagan was an established pianist known for his work with jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane. This album followed his acclaimed recordings in the late 1960s and early 1970s, showcasing his mature style and deep understanding of jazz harmonics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- McCoy Tyner· Bill Evans· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 52nd Street Theme 3:23
- 2 Smooth as the Wind 5:48
- 3 Passion Flower 4:22
- 4 Muffin 5:47
- 5 Verdandi 2:52
- 6 Ruby My Dear 4:03
- 7 Bess, You Is My Woman Now 6:05
- 8 Hustle Bustle 3:24
- 9 Lament 3:39
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