Jazz Poet Explained

Jazz Poet
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Tommy Flanagan
Cover:	Jazz_Poet.jpeg
Released:	1989
Recorded:	January 17, 19, 1989
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Timeless, Alfa Jazz
Producer:	Wim Wigt, Diana Flanagan
Chronology:	Tommy Flanagan
Prev Title:	Nights at the Vanguard
Prev Year:	1986
Next Title:	Beyond the Blue Bird
Next Year:	1990

Jazz Poet is an album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan, with bassist George Mraz, and drummer Kenny Washington.

Recording and music

The album was recorded on January 17 and 19, 1989, at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic reviewer commented that "Flanagan is at the peak of his powers. Never flashy, never showy, this is just outstanding music performed by a true master". The Penguin Guide to Jazz stated that "The title's a fair passport entry for Tommy; beautifully judged and perfectly performed".

Track listing (CD releases)

1. "Raincheck" (Billy Strayhorn) – 4:58
2. "Lament" (J. J. Johnson) – 5:07
3. "Willow, Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 6:01
4. "Caravan" (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, Irving Mills) – 6:21
5. "That Tired Routine Called Love" (Matt Dennis) – 6:47
6. "Glad to Be Unhappy" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 4:45
7. "St. Louis Blues" (W. C. Handy) – 6:32
8. "Mean Streets" (originally titled "Verdandi") (Tommy Flanagan) – 4:10
9. "I'm Old Fashioned" (Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer) – 5:40
10. "Você Abusou" (Antonio Carlos & Jocasi) – 4:49

Personnel

• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• George Mraz – bass
• Kenny Washington – drums

Notes and References

1. Fitzgerald, Michael (October 2, 2011) "Tommy Flanagan Leader Entry". jazzdiscography.com.