Overseas (album)
Overseas is an album by pianist Tommy Flanagan and his trio, recorded in 1957. It was Flanagan's debut album as a leader and was made in Sweden whilst touring with J. J. Johnson. Recording and music. Pianist Tommy Flanagan was touring Europe as part of trombonist J. J. Johnson's band in 1957 when he was given the chance to lead a recording session for the first time. Flanagan added bassist Wilbur Little and drummer Elvin Jones for the session in Stockholm on August 15, and this album was the result. Most of the compositions were Flanagan  originals. Releases and reception. "Overseas" was released by Prestige Records. Very similar selections of tracks were also released as "Tommy Flanagan Trio" by Metronome and as "Trio Overseas" by Prestige. All of the tracks from the session were later issued by DIW as "The Complete Overseas". "The Penguin Guide to Jazz" complimented Flanagan's touch and "trim melodic ideas". Track listing. "All pieces by Tommy Flanagan unless otherwise noted." August 15, 1957 at Metronome Studio, Stockholm