Popsicle Illusion

Popsicle Illusion is a solo album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen which was released on the Arkadia Jazz label.[1][2]

Popsicle Illusion
Studio album by
Joanne Brackeen
Released2000
Recorded2000
GenreJazz
Length72:00
LabelArkadia Jazz
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ProducerBob Karcy
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Pink Elephant Magic
(1998)		 Popsicle Illusion
(2000)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
All About Jazz[4]

AllMusic reviewer David R. Adler called it a "virtuosic solo piano outing" and stated "Popsicle Illusion is packed with Brackeen's characteristic exuberance, sophistication, and diverse stylistic command. ... An important statement from an important pianist.".[3] On All About Jazz, Glenn Astarita noted "Ms. Brackeen embarks on a solo piano recital that features a series of originals and time honored standards as the jazz public receives yet another extraordinary glimpse of this remarkably talented musician ... Popsicle Illusion just reaffirms Joanne Brackeen’s preeminence in the world of modern jazz.[4] In JazzTimes, Larry Appelbaum wrote "Joanne Brackeen is capable of engaging the listener in various ways ... There’s no predicting where Brackeen will take you, but it’s always worth the trip".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted.

  1. "If I Were a Bell" (Frank Loesser) – 5:46
  2. "Michelle" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 6:41
  3. "Popsicle Illusion" – 4:13
  4. "From This Moment On" (Cole Porter) – 6:05
  5. "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 8:22
  6. "The Touch of Your Lips" (Ray Noble) – 5:43
  7. "Telavivision" – 5:46
  8. "Knickerbocker Blues" – 5:31
  9. "High Tea for Stephany" – 5:02
  10. "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) – 6:17
  11. "Nature Boy" (eden ahbez) – 6:30
  12. Interview with Joanne – 5:42

Personnel

References
  1. Joanne Brackeen: album entry accessed February 20, 2017
  2. Arkadia Records: press release accessed February 20, 2017
  3. Adler, David R.,. Joanne Brackeen – Popsicle Illusion: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  4. Astarita, G. All About Jazz Review, August 1, 2000
  5. Applebaum, L. JazzTimes Review, accessed February 20, 2017
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