The Super Jazz Trio is an eponymous album by the band consisting of pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Reggie Workman, and drummer Joe Chambers.

Background

The Super Jazz Trio was formed in 1978 by pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Reggie Workman, and drummer Joe Chambers. This eponymous album was the band's first release.

The Super Jazz Trio

Music and recording

The album was recorded at Sound Ideas Studios in New York City on November 21, 1978. The Chambers composition "Condado Beach" is a bossa nova.

The Super Jazz Trio

Releases

It was released by the Japanese label Baystate. It was reissued by Jazz Row, with added material featuring Flanagan and other musicians, in 2009.

The Super Jazz Trio

Track listing

"Pent Up House" (Sonny Rollins)5:28

"Condado Beach" (Joe Chambers)10:17

"Let's Call This" (Thelonious Monk)7:13

"So Sorry Please" (Bud Powell)8:00

"Ballad" (Tommy Flanagan)4:28

"Milestones" (Miles Davis)6:39

Personnel

Tommy Flanagan – piano

Reggie Workman – bass

Joe Chambers – drums

References

1978 albums

Tommy Flanagan albums