Tommy Flanagan Death
Tommy passed away on November 16, 2001 at the age of 71 in New York City, New York, US.
When did Tommy Flanagan die?
November 16, 2001How old was Tommy Flanagan when died?
71Where did Tommy Flanagan die? What was the location of death?
New York City, New York, US
Tommy Flanagan Birthday and Date of Death
Tommy Flanagan was born on March 16, 1930 and died on November 16, 2001. Tommy was 71 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 16, 1930
Date of Death: November 16, 2001
Age at Death: 71
Tommy Flanagan - Biography
Thomas Lee Flanagan (March 16, 1930 – November 16, 2001) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He grew up in Detroit, initially influenced by pianists Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, and Nat King Cole, and then by the newer bebop musicians. Within months of moving to New York in 1956, he had recorded with Miles Davis and on Sonny Rollins' landmark Saxophone Colossus. Recordings under various leaders, including the historically important Giant Steps of John Coltrane, and The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery, continued well into 1962, when he became vocalist Ella Fitzgerald's full-time accompanist. He stayed for three years, then returned to be her pianist and musical director in 1968, and stayed for a decade.
