Joan Blackine Prism +3 (Japanese original project, latest mastering, commentary,

Product Description Contents Introduction Treasury of 70's Mainstream Jazz -CHOICE RECORDS- Founded in 1970 by Jerry MacDonald. Based in New York State, CHOICE Records has pursued the path of acoustic jazz, producing masterpieces that are considered representative works of artists such as Irene Krall and Carol Sloan, and releasing three albums by the up-and-coming pianist Joann Brackeen, who is known for her own compositions. Now, all 32 titles of the CHOICE label's masterpieces, full of handcrafted charm, are being reissued for the first time in about 30 years! Original jacket reproductions, 2020 latest digital remastering, and new liner notes included. Supervision and commentary: Kazunori Harada A duo album produced by Joann Brackeen, a representative pianist of the CHOICE label, and bassist Eddie Gomez, who had recently left the Bill Evans Trio. The diverse musicality and virtuoso technique of both artists brilliantly intertwine, unfolding a supreme duo world. All songs written by Joanne. Personnel: Joanne Brackeen (p), Eddie Gomez (b) Release year: 1979, Recorded: March 1976 at McDonald Studios (Long Island, New York) 1. International Festival 2. Lost or Found 3. Golden Garden 4. Habitat 5. If You Dare 6. Evanescent 7. Prism 8. International Festival 9. Habitat (Unreleased Take) 10. International Festival (Unreleased Take) Media Reviews and More A monumental album that brought widespread recognition to Irene Krall, a talented singer who had been steadily active since the 1950s. Backed only by piano by Alan Broadbent, who would later join the Charlie Haden Quartet West, she emotionally sings a variety of love ballads. (C)RS About the Artists: Joan Brackeen (piano), Eddie Gomez (bass)