The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital
The Tommy Flanagan Tokyo Recital is an album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan. It is a trio album, recorded in 1975, with bassist Keter Betts and drummer Bobby Durham. Background and recording. This album was recorded on February 15, 1975, after Flanagan had been vocalist Ella Fitzgerald's pianist for seven consecutive years. It was his first album release as leader since 1960. Music. The trio play compositions by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.