In August 1957, “New Jazz” and “Prestige” labels released “The Cats”, the second Tommy Flanagan album. It was recorded in April 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, NJ, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.

Personnel:

• Tommy Flanagan– piano
• Idrees Sulieman– trumpet
• John Coltrane– tenor saxophone
• Kenny Burrell– guitar
• Doug Watkins– bass
• Louis Hayes– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Tommy Flanagan except where noted.

1. Minor Mishap
2. How Long Has This Been Going On? – GeorgeGershwin, Ira Gershwin
3. Eclypso
4. Solacium
5. Tommy’s Tune