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Jazz Poet
Studio album by Tommy Flanagan
Released	1989
Recorded	January 17, 19, 1989
Studios	Van Gelder, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Labels	Timeless, Alfa Jazz
Producers	Wim Wigt, Diana Flanagan
Tommy Flanagan chronology
Nights at the Vanguard (1986) Jazz Poet (1989) Beyond the Blue Bird (1990)

Jazz Poet is an album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan, with bassist George Mraz, and drummer Kenny Washington.

Recording and music

The album was recorded on January 17 and 19, 1989, at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz

The AllMusic reviewer commented that "Flanagan is at the peak of his powers. Never flashy, never showy, this is just outstanding music performed by a true master". The Penguin Guide to Jazz stated that "the title's a fair passport entry for Tommy; beautifully judged and perfectly performed".

Track listing (CD releases)

1. "Raincheck" (Billy Strayhorn) – 4:58
2. "Lament" (J. J. Johnson) – 5:07
3. "Willow, Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 6:01
4. "Caravan" (Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, Irving Mills) – 6:21
5. "That Tired Routine Called Love" (Matt Dennis) – 6:47
6. "Glad to Be Unhappy" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 4:45
7. "St. Louis Blues" (W. C. Handy) – 6:32
8. "Mean Streets" (originally titled "Verdandi") (Tommy Flanagan) – 4:10
9. "I'm Old Fashioned" (Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer) – 5:40
10. "Você Abusou" (Antonio Carlos & Jocasi) – 4:49

Personnel

• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• George Mraz – bass
• Kenny Washington – drums