Pianist Joanne Brackeen, already a powerful force by 1976, had her roots in McCoy Tyner but early on developed her own personal voice. This set of post-bop duets with bassist Clint Houston features obscurities by Tyner and Chick Corea, a pair of standards and two of Brackeen's quirky originals. The improvisations are quite advanced, yet often surprisingly melodic and rhythmic. An excellent early effort. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Steps: What Was (Chick Corea)
2. Search For Peace (McCoy Tyner)
3. New True Illusion (Joanne Brackeen)
4. My Romance (Rodgers/Hart)
5. Freedent (Joanne Brackeen)
6. Solar (Miles Dais)
CLINT HOUSTON bass
JOANNE BRACKEEN piano
Recorded in Dureco Studio, Weesp, Holland, July, 15, 1976
Timeless Records – SJP 103 (Netherlands)