Special Identity

Special Identity
Studio album by Joanne Brackeen
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
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Ancient Dynasty (1980) Special Identity (1982) Havin' Fun (1985)

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

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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

• Joanne Brackeen – piano
• Eddie Gómez – bass
• Jack DeJohnette – drums

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.