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)

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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.

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

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