Eclypso (album)

Eclypso is an album by pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1977 for the Enja label.[1][2]

Eclypso
Studio album by Tommy Flanagan, George Mraz and Elvin Jones
Released	1980
Recorded	February 4, 1977 Sound Ideas Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:22
Label	Enja 2088
Producer	Horst Weber and Matthias Winckelmann
Tommy Flanagan chronology
Trinity (1976) Eclypso (1980) Montreux '77 (1977)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars with Ron Wynn calling it an "Exceptional late '70s trio date, with pianist Tommy Flanagan displaying the hard bop proficiency that's been taken for granted" and stating "His lines, phrasing, and creative solos, plus his interaction with bassist George Mraz and drummer Elvin Jones, won the album rave reviews".[3]

Track listing

1. "Oleo" (Sonny Rollins) – 4:11
2. "Denzil's Best" (Denzil Best) – 5:31
3. "A Blue Time" (Tadd Dameron) – 6:14
4. "Relaxin' at Camarillo" (Charlie Parker) – 4:36
5. "Cup Bearers" (Tom McIntosh) – 3:48
6. "Eclypso" (Tommy Flanagan) – 12:28
7. "Confirmation" (Charlie Parker) – 6:07

Personnel

• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• George Mraz – bass
• Elvin Jones – drums

References

1. Tommy Flanagan Catalog accessed August 8, 2016
2. Enja Records album entry, accessed August 8, 2016
3. Wynn, Ron. Eclypso – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2016.