Tring-a-Ling is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in 1977 and released by the Choice label before being rereleased on CD by Candid in 2009.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | March and May 1977 | |||
| Studio | MacDonald Studio, Sea Cliff, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 50:42 | |||
| Label | Choice CRS 1016 | |||
| Producer | Gerry MacDonald | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [7] |
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "The pianist's music is complex and quite tricky, but more accessible than expected due to the close interplay between the superb musicians and the variety of rhythms utilized. Open-minded listeners are advised to check this one out".[6]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Joanne Brackeen.
- "Shadowbrook-Aire" – 12:12
- "Fi-Fi's Rock" – 4:38
- "Echoes" – 9:13
- "Haiti-B" – 12:42
- "New True Illusions" – 6:00
- "Tring-a-Ling" – 6:36
- "New True Illusions" [alternate take] – 6:10 Bounus track on CD release
Personnel
edit- Joanne Brackeen – piano
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7)
- Clint Houston (tracks 2, 3 & 5), Cecil McBee (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7) – bass
- Billy Hart – drums
References
edit- ^ Jazzlists: Choice LP discography accessed February 13, 2017
- ^ Ziegler, F. Choice Records listing accessed February 13, 2017
- ^ Candid Records: album entry accessed February 13, 2017
- ^ Joanne Brackeen diwscography accessed February 13, 2017
- ^ Michael Brecker discography: As a sideman accessed February 13, 2017
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Joanne Brackeen – Tring-a-Ling: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 28–29. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.