Lonely Town (album)


Lonely Town is an album by jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan. It is a trio recording, with bassist Joe Benjamin and drummer Elvin Jones.

Background and recording

The album was recorded in New York City on March 10, 1959.

Music

The compositions are by Leonard Bernstein. They are: "America" and "Tonight" from West Side Story; "Lonely Town" and "Lucky to Be Me" from On the Town; "Glitter and Be Gay" and "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide; and "It's Love" from Wonderful Town.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Leonard Bernstein.
  1. "America" – 5:55
  2. "Lonely Town" – 7:28
  3. "Tonight" – 3:44
  4. "It's Love" – 3:45
  5. "Lucky to Be Me" – 4:15
  6. "Glitter and Be Gay" – 4:13
  7. "Make Our Garden Grow" – 3:10

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