Solo Piano (Vinyle LP) / Tommy Flanagan

Description

Tommy Flanagan was renowned for his refined, impeccable, and always swinging piano playing. He brought a touch of elegance to every recording he participated in — and fortunately, the later years of his career were extensively documented. Solo Piano, recorded in 1974 but unreleased for several decades, holds historical significance: it was his first session as a leader in 13 years. But above all, it is an album of exceptional musical quality. Before the belated release of Solo Piano, it was thought that Tommy Flanagan's discographical "return" began with The Tokyo Recital in 1975 (Pablo label), and that his only complete solo piano album was Alone Too Long, released in 1977 on Denon in Japan. This rediscovery has thus reshaped the established chronology of his career and, more importantly, offers listeners a musical moment as captivating as it is unexpected — with a few surprises in store, especially for those who exclusively associated Flanagan with the bop style.