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JOHN COLTRANE
THE PIANISTS' TOUCH - THE COMPOSITIONS OF TOMMY FLANAGAN & TADD DAMERON |  |
Description:
Although these recordings were originally issued under the leadership of Tadd Dameron 1917 1965 and Tommy Flanagan 1930 2001 –both important jazz figures in their own right– the main figure of both sessions is unarguably the mythical tenor sax player John Coltrane 1926 1967. While the connection may not be obvious, the two albums included here have something else in common other than Coltrane’s presence and a close recording date: both present small groups a quartet and a sextet organized by a talented pianist who presents his own compositions. If Tadd Dameron seems a less brilliant pianist than Flanagan, this is compensated by his genius as a composer and arranger. On the other hand, Tommy Flanagan’s compositions are a bit less sophisticated than Dameron’s, but he is without a doubt a much more accomplished interpreter. Trane’s magic shines throughout both albums in what could be described as his “middle stage” of musical development. Plays the compositions of Tommy Flanagan & Tadd Dameron. |
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 Mating Call
Gnid
Soultrane
On A Misty Night
Romas
Super Jet
Minor Mishap
Eclypso
Solacium
Tommy’s Time
How Long Has This Been Going On? |
Personnel: Tadd Dameron, John Simmons, Philly Joe Jones, Idrees Sullieman, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, Louis Hayes |
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