Tring-a-Ling

Tring-a-Ling is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in 1977 and released by the Choice label before being rereleased on CD by Candid in 2009.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Tring-a-Ling
Studio album by Joanne Brackeen
Released	1978
Recorded	March and May 1977
Studio	MacDonald Studio, Sea Cliff, NY
Genre	Jazz
Length	50:42
Label	Choice CRS 1016
Producer	Gerry MacDonald
Joanne Brackeen chronology
New True Illusion (1976) Tring-a-Ling (1978) AFT (1978)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[6]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[7]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "The pianist's music is complex and quite tricky, but more accessible than expected due to the close interplay between the superb musicians and the variety of rhythms utilized. Open-minded listeners are advised to check this one out".^[6]

Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen.

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" [alternate take] – 6:10 Bounus track on CD release

Personnel

• Joanne Brackeen – piano
• Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7)
• Clint Houston (tracks 2, 3 & 5), Cecil McBee (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7) – bass
• Billy Hart – drums