Trinity (Tommy Flanagan album)

Trinity is an album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan. It is a 1976 trio recording, with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Roy Haynes, that was also released as Positive Intensity.

Trinity
Studio album by Tommy Flanagan
Released	1980
Recorded	October 4, 18, November 10, 1976
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:36
Label	Inner City
Producer	Teo Macero
Tommy Flanagan chronology
The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital (1975) Trinity (1980) Eclypso (1977)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Background and recording

This album was Flanagan's second as a leader in 15 years, having been vocalist Ella Fitzgerald's pianist for a long period.[1] It was recorded in New York City on October 4, 18, and November 10, 1976.[2]

Releases

Trinity was released by Inner City Records.[2] The same material was also released by CBS/Sony as Positive Intensity.[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Tommy Flanagan except as indicated

1. "52nd Street Theme" (Thelonious Monk) - 3:17
2. "Smooth As the Wind" (Tadd Dameron) - 5:43
3. "Passion Flower" (Billy Strayhorn) - 4:17
4. "Muffin" - 5:43
5. "Verdande" - 2:47
6. "Ruby, My Dear" (Monk) - 3:52
7. "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" (George Gershwin) - 6:00
8. "Hustle Bustle" - 3:19
9. "Torment" - 3:38

Personnel

• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Ron Carter – bass
• Roy Haynes – drums

References

1. Yanow, Scott "Tommy Flanagan – Trinity". Retrieved February 27, 2017.
2. "Tommy Flanagan Catalog". Retrieved February 27, 2017.