Joanne Brackeen Trio, The - Havin' Fun (1985)

After 3½ years off records, Joanne Brackeen returned by getting signed to Concord and cutting her first standards album. Joined by bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Al Foster, Brackeen explores such unlikely tunes as “I've Got the World on a String,” “This Is Always” and “Day by Day,” but that does not mean that she was suddenly sounding like Teddy Wilson. Brackeen's distinctive style is heard very much intact in this fairly accessible format, and she makes the ancient tunes sound fresh. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, AMG. 

Concord Jazz, CCD-4280, 1985
Concord Jazz, K32Y 6061, 1986
Recorded June, 1985 at Classic Sound Productions, New York 

Musicians:
Joanne Brackeen - Piano
Cecil McBee - Bass
Al Foster - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Thinking Of You {Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby} (5:03)
2. I've Got The World On A String {Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler} (5:33)
3. Emily {Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer} (6:51)
4. Just One Of Those Things {Cole Porter} (4:04)
5. This Is Always {Harry Warren, Mack Gordon} (5:14)
6. Everything She Wants {George Michael} (4:17)
7. Manha De Carnaval {Antonio Maria, Luiz Bonfá} (7:20)
8. Day By Day {Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn} (5:33) 

Total Time: 43:58 

Credits:
Producer - Carl E. Jefferson
Recording Engineer - A.T. Michael MacDonald
Assistant Engineer - M. Denise McGrath
Mastering Engineer - George Horn
Design - Joanne Moss Design 

I've Got The World On A String