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
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Background and recording edit

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 edit

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

Track listing edit

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. "Verdande" - 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 edit

References edit

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