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.Jazzlists: Choice LP discography accessed February 13, 2017Ziegler, F. Choice Records listing accessed February 13, 2017Candid Records: album entry accessed February 13, 2017Joanne Brackeen diwscography accessed February 13, 2017Michael Brecker discography: As a sideman accessed February 13, 2017
Reception
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".
DownBeat gave 4 stars to the album. The review calls Brackeen, "one helluva pianist, composer and leader".
Track listing All 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 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
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