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Thomas Lee Flanagan (born March 16, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan - died November 16, 2001 in New York City) was an United States jazz pianist, particularly remembered as an accompanist of Ella Fitzgerald and others.

Flanagan played on a number of outstanding recordings, such as John Coltrane's Giant Steps, Sonny Rollins' Saxophone Colossus and The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery.

Flanagan's style was both modest and exceptionally musical. Although he would not be considered an innovator, such as Bill Evans or McCoy Tyner, Flanagan embodied many of the most important qualities we associate with jazz: swing, harmonic sophistication, melodic invention, bluesy feel and humour. Interestingly, he appeared on a number of highly innovative albums.

Flanagan abandoned accompaniment in later life, once stating that he wouldn't even work for Sinatra. He continued to work with other players, forming an elegant trio with Tal Farlow and Red Mitchell, amongst other projects.

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