Tommy Flanagan

Tommy Flanagan
Born: Mar 16, 1930 in Detroit, MI
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Died: Nov 16, 2001 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Ballads
Biography: Known for his flawless and tasteful playing, Tommy Flanagan received long overdue recognition for his talents in the 1980s. He played clarinet when he was six and switched to piano five years later. Flanagan was an important part of the fertile Detroit jazz scene (other than 1951-1953 when he was in ...Read full biography
The Cats
Released: 1957
Label: Prestige
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In 1957, the greatest year for recorded music, including modern jazz, Detroit was a hotspot, a centerpiece to many hometown heroes, and short-term residents like John Coltrane and Miles Davis. It was here ...Read full review
Beyond the Blue Bird
Released: 1990
Label: Timeless Holland
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Veteran pianist Tommy Flanagan, in a quartet with guitarist Kenny Burrell, bassist George Mraz and drummer Lewis Nash, performs blues, ballads and some obscurities during one of his most rewarding recordings. ...Read full review
More Tommy Flanagan albums: Main Albums (46), Compilations (7), DVD/Video (1)
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