Joanne Brackeen - Take A Chance (1994)

This is a delightful set, a program of eight Brazilian tunes and three of pianist Joanne Brackeen's originals. With strong assistance provided by bassist Eddie Gomez, drummer Duduka da Fonseca and percussionist Waltinho Anastacio, Brackeen adds beauty and adventure to such numbers as "Recado Bossa Nova," "Estate," "The Island" and a pair of Milton Nascimento songs. The pianist stretches the songs a bit in spots but never neglects their melodies or the original moods. Well worth several listens. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG. 

Concord Picante, CCD-4602, 1994
Recorded 15th-16th June, 1993 at Skyline Studios, New York 

Musicians:
Joanne Brackeen - Piano
Eddie Gomez - Bass
Duduka Da Fonseca - Drums
Waltinho Anastacio - Percussion, Vocals (#9) 

Tracks:
01. Recado Bossa Nova {Luis Antonio, Djalma Ferreira} (7:04)
02. Children's Games {Antônio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees} (8:02)
03. Estaté {Bruno Martino, Bruno Brighetti} (5:39)
04. Canção Do Sal {Milton Nascimento} (5:58)
05. Frevo {Egberto Gismonti} (6:31)
06. Mountain Flight {Toninho Horta} (5:25)
07. The Island {Ivan Lins, Vitor Martins} (6:18)
08. Take A Chance {Joanne Brackeen} (4:21)
09. Ponta de Areia {Milton Nascimento, Fernando Brant} (4:12)
10. Duduka {Joanne Brackeen} (4:51)
11. Mist On A Rainbow {Joanne Brackeen} (4:53) 

Total Time: 63:19 

Credits:
Executive Producer - Carl E. Jefferson
Producer, Recording Engineer - Paul Wickliffe
Producer - Allen Farnham
Assistant Recording Engineer - Hiro Ishihara
Remixing - Phil Edwards [PER, Hayward, CA]
Mastering Engineer - George Horn
Production Coordinator - Elizabeth Bell
Art Direction - Abby Andrews
Photography [Cover] - Teri Bloom 

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