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Joanne
Brackeen is one of jazz's most prized possessions: a virtuoso pianist
and master composer who epitomizes the history and evolution of jazz
from traditional to free, and everything in between; all with a
contemporary edge. Joanne's unique sound was honed through a period of
apprenticeship with some of the world's greatest names: Art Blakey and
the Jazz Messengers, Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, and the list goes on.
Since the mid 70's, Joanne has been at the forefront of new music,
recording over 20 albums as a leader with some of the most respected
musicians in jazz. Her playful and complex sense of time, rhythm and
mood permeates her original repertoire, which now numbers close to 300
compositions. Joanne's Arkadia releases include her debut
recording, Pink Elephant Magic, featuring a core trio and a host of
guest artists such as Chris Potter and Kurt Elling, and Popsicle
Illusion, a solo recording of both original compositions and standards
that bear that unique twist and virtuoso approach that only Joanne can
give them. Coming soon are a pair of live trio recordings made at
the legendary Jazz Standard in New York City.