Special Identity

Special Identity is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen, recorded in 1981 and released on the Antilles label.^[1][2]

Special Identity
Studio album by Joanne Brackeen
Released	1982
Recorded	December 8–9, 1981
Studio	Minot Sound, White Plains, NY
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:37
Label	Antilles AN 1001
Producer	Helen Keane
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Ancient Dynasty (1980) Special Identity (1982) Havin' Fun (1985)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[5]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz called it "one of the high points" of her catalogue, stating "it's a beautifully crafted set with a characteristic integration of three voices, not just piano-plus-rhythm, but it's marred by an unsympathetic mix that always seems to be focussing on one element at a time".^[4] AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "The potentially forbidding music (which has advanced modal-based solos) is often surprisingly accessible and full of subtle surprises and close interplay by the musicians. Although not her definitive release, this album keeps Joanne Brackeen's record perfect; every one of her recordings stands up well over time".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen.

1. "Special Identity" – 8:53
2. "Mystic Touch" – 5:53
3. "Egyptian Dune Dance" – 5:02
4. "Enchance" – 5:49
5. "Einstein" – 6:50
6. "Evening in Concert" – 7:42
7. "Friday the Thirteenth" – 5:16

Personnel

• Joanne Brackeen – piano
• Eddie Gómez – bass
• Jack DeJohnette – drums