Trinity (Tommy Flanagan album) explained

Trinity
Type:	Studio album
Artist:	Tommy Flanagan
Cover:	Tommy Flanagan Trinity.jpg
Released:	1980
Recorded:	October 4, 18, November 10, 1976
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	38:36
Label:	Inner City
Producer:	Teo Macero
Chronology:	Tommy Flanagan
Prev Title:	The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital
Prev Year:	1975
Next Title:	Eclypso
Next Year:	1977

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.

Background and recording

This album was Flanagan's second as a leader in 15 years, having been vocalist Ella Fitzgerald's pianist for a long period. It was recorded in New York City on October 4, 18, and November 10, 1976.

Releases

Trinity was released by Inner City Records. The same material was also released by CBS/Sony as Positive Intensity.^[1]

Track listing

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

• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Ron Carter – bass
• Roy Haynes – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/tommy-flanagan/catalog/#cbs-sony-25ap-447 "Tommy Flanagan Catalog"