Special Identity is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen, recorded in 1981 and released on the Antilles label.[1][2]
| Special Identity | ||||
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| Released | 1982 | |||
| Recorded | December 8–9, 1981 | |||
| Studio | Minot Sound, White Plains, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:37 | |||
| Label | Antilles AN 1001 | |||
| Producer | Helen Keane | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [5] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz called it "one of the high points" of her catalogue, stating "it's a beautifully crafted set with a characteristic integration of three voices, not just piano-plus-rhythm, but it's marred by an unsympathetic mix that always seems to be focussing on one element at a time".[5] AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "The potentially forbidding music (which has advanced modal-based solos) is often surprisingly accessible and full of subtle surprises and close interplay by the musicians. Although not her definitive release, this album keeps Joanne Brackeen's record perfect; every one of her recordings stands up well over time".[3]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Joanne Brackeen.
- "Special Identity" – 8:53
- "Mystic Touch" – 5:53
- "Egyptian Dune Dance" – 5:02
- "Enchance" – 5:49
- "Einstein" – 6:50
- "Evening in Concert" – 7:42
- "Friday the Thirteenth" – 5:16
Personnel edit
References edit
- ^ Ziegler, F. Antilles Records Listing accessed February 14, 2017
- ^ Jazzlists: Antilles 1000 series discography accessed February 14, 2017
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Joanne Brackeen – Special Identity: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 28–29. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ a b Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (1996). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (3rd ed.). London: Penguin. pp. 156–157. ISBN 014051368X.