Tring-a-Ling
Joanne Brackeen · 1978
57 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A vibrant interplay of complex rhythms and harmonies, blending traditional jazz elements with adventurous fusion explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shadowbrook-Aire — This opening track features intricate melodic lines interwoven with rhythmic complexity, setting the tonal and thematic foundation for the album's exploration of sound.
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Haiti-B — With its Afro-Caribbean influences and dynamic arrangement, this track exemplifies Brackeen's ability to merge cultural elements into her distinct jazz style.
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Tring-a-Ling — The title track encapsulates Brackeen’s innovative spirit, showcasing her mastery of both piano technique and compositional structure through engaging improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive journeys through intricate melodies
- dynamic rhythms that invite movement
- patient explorations with rewarding depth
- invigorating piano-led improvisational moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
- seek instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, Tring-a-Ling was Joanne Brackeen's first album for the renowned label, Horizon Records. This period marked Brackeen's emergence as a distinctive voice in jazz, following her tenure with established groups like Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. The album showcases her growth as a composer and improviser, solidifying her role in the evolving landscape of jazz fusion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· McCoy Tyner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shadowbrook-Aire 12:12
- 2 Fi-Fi's Rock 4:38
- 3 Echoes 9:13
- 4 Haiti-B 12:42
- 5 New True Illusions 6:00
- 6 Tring-a-Ling 6:36
- 7 New True Illusions 6:10
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