Jazz Poet

 ( 1989 Albums ) 

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

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Recording and music The album was recorded on January 17 and 19, 1989, at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.Fitzgerald, Michael (October 2, 2011) "Tommy Flanagan Leader Entry". jazzdiscography.com.

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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".

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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

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Personnel

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

Categories: 1989 Albums, Tommy Flanagan Albums, Albums Recorded At Van Gelder Studio, Timeless Records Albums

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