Nice tribute to the music of John Coltrane by one of his historical pianist. Tommy infact, recorded the original Giant steps album with Coltrane the man himself. That time he wasn't at the height of the master so here he is trying to take a second chance. Splendid versions of Central Park west, Naima, Syeeda's song flute and Cousin Marie. Mr P.C. and Giant steps are a little less inspired. Tommy plays beautifully in the entire album with George Mraz on the double bass and Al Foster on drums. A nice album to listen to, maybe a little educated. Some fire is lacking, but the trio here deserves to be listened.
AllMusic Review by Bob Rusch
Pianist Tommy Flanagan's playing seems to be more direct, edited and stronger as he gets older; certainly his reemergence in the mid-'70s as a solo artist produced his strongest work. Giant Steps, was a Feb. '82 tribute to John Coltrane with super backing from bassist George Mraz and drummer Al Foster...This set was particularly inventive; it was Coltrane's music, but it drinks of its own spirit. You won't listen for the familiar Trane solos, but you will listen!
Tommy Flanagan piano George Mraz bass Al Foster drums
01.Mr. P.C. ...(00:00) 02.Central Park West...(06:39) 03.Syeeda's Song Flute...(12:18) 04.Cousin Mary...(18:20) 05.Naima...(25:35) 06.Giant Steps...(30:37)
All Compositions by John Coltrane.
Recorded: at Eurosound,N.Y.C.;February 17-18,1982.
Label:Enja Records (4022) Recorded By – David Baker Producer – Horst Weber, Matthias Winckelmann Photography By (Cover) – Florian Adler Mixed By – Carlos Albrecht Design – Elisabeth Winckelmann.
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