Flanagan's Shenanigans

Flanagan's Shenanigans is a live album by pianist Tommy Flanagan, recorded at a concert celebrating his award of the 1993 Jazzpar Prize and released on the Danish Storyville label.

Reception

AllMusic's Ken Dryden stated: "The pianist is always a treat to hear in a live setting, and this evening is no exception... As one of the relatively rare live recordings featuring Tommy Flanagan as a leader, this CD is warmly recommended".

Track listing

All compositions by Tommy Flanagan except where noted.

1. "Eclypso" - 7:43
2. "Beyond the Bluebird" - 8:13
3. "Minor Mishap" - 6:49
4. "For Lena and Lennie" (Quincy Jones) - 8:00
5. "Flanagan's Shenangians" (James Williams) - 5:19
6. "Balanced Scales" (Tom McIntosh) - 10:21
7. "But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 4:14
8. "Let's" (Thad Jones) - 6:16
9. "Tin Tin Deo" (Dizzy Gillespie, Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo) - 12:44

Personnel

• Tommy Flanagan - piano
• Jesper Lundgaard - bass
• Lewis Nash - drums
• Jesper Thilo - tenor saxophone (tracks 1–4)
• Henrik Bolberg Pedersen - trumpet (tracks 1–3)
• Steen Hansen, Vincent Nilsson - trombone (tracks 1–3)
• Jan Zum Vohrde - alto saxophone, flute (tracks 1–3)
• Uffe Markussen - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet (tracks 1–3)
• Flemming Madsen - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet (tracks 1–3)

References