Special Identity
1982 studio album by Joanne Brackeen
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Special Identity is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen, recorded in 1981 and released on the Antilles label.[1][2]
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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
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| 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.
- "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