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The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital is an album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan. It is a trio album, recorded in 1975, with bassist Keter Betts and drummer Bobby Durham.

The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital
Studio album by Tommy Flanagan
Released	1975
Recorded	February 15, 1975
Genre	Jazz
Label	Pablo
Producer	Norman Granz
Tommy Flanagan chronology
Solo Piano (1974) The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital (1975) Trinity (1976)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[2]

Background and recording

This album was recorded on February 15, 1975, after Flanagan had been vocalist Ella Fitzgerald's pianist for seven consecutive years.[1] It was his first album release as leader since 1960.[3]

Music

The trio play compositions by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.[1]

Track listing

1. "All Day Long" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:12
2. "U.M.M.G." (Strayhorn) – 4:42
3. "Something to Live For" (Duke Ellington, Strayhorn) – 3:04
4. "Main Stem" (Ellington) – 6:55
5. "Day Dream" (Ellington, John Latouche, Strayhorn) – 4:40
6. "The Intimacy of the Blues" (Strayhorn) – 6:10
7. "Caravan" (Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol) – 6:46
8. "Chelsea Bridge" (Strayhorn) – 6:17
9. "Take the 'A' Train" (Strayhorn) – 5:17

Personnel

• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Keter Betts – bass
• Bobby Durham – drums

References

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