Norman Granz' Jazz in Montreux - Tommy Flanagan Trio '77 (1977)

Synopsis: Inarguably one of the most important figures in 20th-century American music, jazz impresario Norman Granz introduced live jazz to mainstream audiences with his Jazz at the Philharmonic concert... Inarguably one of the most important figures in 20th-century American music, jazz impresario Norman Granz introduced live jazz to mainstream audiences with his Jazz at the Philharmonic concert series. This program celebrates Granz' pioneering legacy with a live performance by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in 1977. Backed by bassist Keeter Betts and drummer Bobby Durham, Flanagan performs "Barbados," "Heat Wave," "Woodyn' You," "Blue Bossa," and two medleys: "Some Other Spring/Easy Living" and "Stars Crossed the Lovers/Jump for Joy." [More]