Special Identity

Special Identity is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen, recorded in 1981 and released on the Antilles label.[1][2]

Special Identity
Studio album by
Joanne Brackeen
Released1982
RecordedDecember 8–9, 1981
StudioMinot Sound, White Plains, NY
GenreJazz
Length38:37
LabelAntilles
AN 1001
ProducerHelen Keane
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Ancient Dynasty
(1980)		 Special Identity
(1982)		 Havin' Fun
(1985)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[5]

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".[4] 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

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen.

  1. "Special Identity" – 8:53
  2. "Mystic Touch" – 5:53
  3. "Egyptian Dune Dance" – 5:02
  4. "Enchance" – 5:49
  5. "Einstein" – 6:50
  6. "Evening in Concert" – 7:42
  7. "Friday the Thirteenth" – 5:16

Personnel

References
  1. Ziegler, F. Antilles Records Listing accessed February 14, 2017
  2. Jazzlists: Antilles 1000 series discography accessed February 14, 2017
  3. Yanow, Scott. Joanne Brackeen – Special Identity: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  4. 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.
  5. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 28–29. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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