Ancient Dynasty

Ancient Dynasty is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in New York City and released on the Tappan Zee label in 1980.[1]

Ancient Dynasty
Studio album by Joanne Brackeen
Released	1980
Recorded	1979
Studio	Sound Mixers, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:23
Label	Tappan Zee JC 36593
Producer	Bob James and Joe Jorgensen
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Keyed In (1979) Ancient Dynasty (1980) Special Identity (1981)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "This now out-of-print album features Brackeen with an all-star quartet featuring her former boss, Joe Henderson, on tenor, bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack DeJohnette. The four complex Brackeen originals are all at least nine minutes long and are quite challenging for both the musicians and the listener alike".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen.

1. "Ancient Dynasty" – 11:16
2. "Remembering" – 10:11
3. "Beagle's Boogie" – 10:38
4. "Pin Drum Song – Celebration" – 9:18

Personnel

• Joanne Brackeen – piano
• Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
• Eddie Gómez – bass
• Jack DeJohnette – drums

References

1. Discogs: album entry accessed February 14, 2017
2. Yanow, Scott. Joanne Brackeen – Ancient Dynasty: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 28–29. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.