The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 23 June 2018

Jazz Greats: Tommy Flanagan

Thomas Lee Flanagan (March 16, 1930 – November 16, 2001)

Jazz Pianist and Composer, Tommy Flanagan, was active from the 1990's and worked with Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane and others starting in the 1950's. He released regarded Albums in his latter career and influenced many. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Overseas (full Album 1957) and Lonely town

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Flanagan
Background information
Birth nameThomas Lee Flanagan
BornMarch 16, 1930
DetroitMichigan, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 2001(aged 71)
New York CityNew York, U.S.
GenresBebophard bop,mainstream jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1940s–2001
Associated actsKenny BurrellJohn ColtraneElla FitzgeraldColeman HawkinsSonny Rollins

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