''Prism'' is an album by American pianist
Joanne Brackeen
Joanne Brackeen (born Joanne Grogan; July 26, 1938) is an American jazz pianist and music educator.
Music career
Brackeen was born in Ventura, California, United States, and attended the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music. She was a fan of pop p ...
recorded in 1978 and released on the Choice label before being rereleased on CD on
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in 2003.
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reviewer Scott Yanow stated "''Prism'' is a set of piano-bass duets with Eddie Gómez. As usual for the era, all of the compositions are Brackeen's, and the music is both challenging and spontaneous, at least for musicians skilled enough to master the structures. Although underrated, Brackeen has long been one of the giants of modal post-bop piano, and this fine set serves as additional proof".
Track listing
All compositions by Joanne Brackeen.
# "International Festival" – 7:05
# "Lost or Found" – 6:17
# "Golden Garden" – 8:40
# "Habitat" – 5:56
# "If You Dare" – 4:05
# "Evanescent" – 5:33
# "Prism" – 5:04
# "International Festival" lternate take– 7:15 Bonus track on CD release
Personnel
*Joanne Brackeen
Joanne Brackeen (born Joanne Grogan; July 26, 1938) is an American jazz pianist and music educator.
Music career
Brackeen was born in Ventura, California, United States, and attended the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music. She was a fan of pop p ...
– piano
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*Eddie Gómez
Edgar Gómez (born October 4, 1944) is a Puerto Rican jazz double bassist, known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio from 1966 to 1977.
Biography
Gómez moved with his family from Puerto Rico at a young age to New York, where he was raised. ...
– bass
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References
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Joanne Brackeen albums
1979 albums
Candid Records albums