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speakyspokey - 11/26/2009 at 12:28 AM

Tommy Flannaghan



Okay he is not the most famous old stager as a leader, he best work was supporting Ella and of course John Coltrane first albumn. Yes, coltrane is playing fast, but tommy is play so cool it hurts.


I think he is one of the best soloists, with monk. definitely underated.

speakyspokey - 11/26/2009 at 12:32 AM


speakyspokey - 11/26/2009 at 12:43 AM

listen on giant steps coltrane playing at unbelivable pace,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kotK9FNEYU

listen to Tommy's solo. I heard an interview where he was saying" he thought Coltrane sounded great, but he was okay".