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Inside Jazz
Sunday April 6th, 2025 with Ron Steeds & Jim Reil
Starring Joanne Brackeen

She played with a who's who of the jazz world - Dexter Gordon, Teddy Edwards, Ornette Coleman, Joe Henderson, and Stan Getz to name a few - and has recorded many outstanding recordings as a leader. Today we play two trio recordings she led - one from 1975 and one from 1985. Two hours of great jazz on INSIDE JAZZ.
Milestones
Miles Davis - Milestones - Columbia
Set 1 - Ron introduces side one of SNOOZE...
Nefertiti
Joanne Brackeen - Snooze - Choice Records
Circles
Joanne Brackeen - Snooze - Choice Records
C-SRI
Joanne Brackeen - Snooze - Choice Records
Set 2 - Ron continues on to side two of SNOOZE...
Zulu
Joanne Brackeen - Snooze - Choice Records
Sixate
Joanne Brackeen - Snooze - Choice Records
Old Devil Moon
Joanne Brackeen - Snooze - Choice Records
Snooze
Joanne Brackeen - Snooze - Choice Records
Set 3 - Jim presents side one of HAVIN' FUN...
Thinking Of You
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
I've Got The World On A String
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
Emily
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
Just One Of Those Things
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
Set 4 - Jim concludes the show with side two of HAVIN' FUN
This Is Always
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
Everything She Wants
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
Manha De Carnaval
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
Day By Day
Joanne Brackeen Trio - Havin' Fun - Concord Jazz
Interactive CKCU
Ollie
Back in the friendly confines of home.....with me stereophonic headsets.... about to embark on another musical journey! Good to be back. Bring it on Ron, and Jim

3:13 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
OLLIE!!!!! GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK!

3:58 PM, April 6th, 2025
Neil & Drake, The Dancing Labrador
Hey boys......I'm just loving the jazzy girls. As Ollie says......"bring it on", Ron and Jim!!!! Welcome back, Ollie !

4:04 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
HEY NEIL & DRAKE! THE INSIDE JAZZ FAMILY IS IN THE HOUSE!!

4:12 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ollie
The pleasure is mine. Greetings fine gentlemen.....ye of incredibly good taste in music

4:15 PM, April 6th, 2025
Neil & Drake, The Dancing Labrador
Joanne is utterly amazing !!!! She also seems to have an affection for great bassists; playful and melodic. Just loving this installment guys !! Almost cut my finger off prepping dinner while I was bopping to the music .haha

5:19 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
Thank you Neil & Drake. We both felt excited about this episode. She is a force of nature!!

5:25 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ollie
I echo your sentiment Neil......as well as yours Ron......perplexing that she's not a household name

5:37 PM, April 6th, 2025
N&DTDL
THAT is so freakin" cool.......a la George Michael !!!!!! Makes my weekend, laddies !! And for introducing me to Joanne..........just a pure delight !! I am ordering this CD for sure; hope it's available.. Bass on both albums outstanding too !

5:40 PM, April 6th, 2025
N&DTDL
Bakatcha Ollie..................household name and "talk about the town" every day of the week ! Cannot believe I have heard any of her recordings or her name spoken amongst affectionados...huh!?!

5:44 PM, April 6th, 2025
N & DL
doe... "not heard"

5:44 PM, April 6th, 2025
Neil & DL
This is why Inside Jazz is so important. The show of shows !!!! University for jazz lovers !!

5:46 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS GENTS! IT MEANS THE WORLD TO US.

5:47 PM, April 6th, 2025
N & DL
post the link for the interview pls

5:53 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
WILL DO

5:58 PM, April 6th, 2025
CW Reid
I’ve run out of superlatives - lovely Sunday afternoon show.

5:59 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ollie
Hence why I listen to these lads Neil. They never cease to amaze, and continually open up a brave new world of artists to us. I am humbled by their profound knowledge of so many genres, and by their humility. I will add Mark to that list. We are truly blessed to be able embark along on their musical trek.

5:59 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
CHECK BACK TONIGHT, NEIL

6:02 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
https://ethaniverson.com/interview-with-joanne-brackeen/

6:40 PM, April 6th, 2025
mk
Got severly distracted...Saved by the on-demand

10:16 PM, April 6th, 2025
mk
Had show playing, but only got pieces of it, until now. Good stuff

10:19 PM, April 6th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
Thanks Mark!!!!

10:44 PM, April 6th, 2025
mg
Listening on demand. Man, is she ever a blistering pianist! Thanks for bringing her to my attention, guys.

11:24 AM, April 8th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
You’re welcome mg. Thanks for listening!

9:33 PM, April 13th, 2025