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Tommy Flanagan was an American pianist from Detroit who accompanied Ella Fitzgerald for years and played on John Coltrane's Giant Steps in 1959.
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Why is Tommy Flanagan associated with John Coltrane's Giant Steps?
Flanagan played piano on John Coltrane's 1959 album Giant Steps. The title track is famous for its difficult fast-changing harmony, which later became known as Coltrane changes.
Was Tommy Flanagan mostly a sideman or a bandleader?
He was both. Flanagan is famous as a sideman with Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane, but he also led trio albums such as Overseas.
How long did Tommy Flanagan work with Ella Fitzgerald?
Flanagan accompanied Ella Fitzgerald for long stretches in the 1960s and 1970s. That role made him one of the most respected vocal accompanists in jazz.
What Detroit jazz scene did Tommy Flanagan come from?
Flanagan was born in Detroit in 1930. He came from the same rich Detroit jazz environment that produced musicians such as Barry Harris, Hank Jones, and Thad Jones.
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