Joanne Brackeen
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Joanne Brackeen (born Joanne Grogan; July 26, 1938) is an American jazz pianist and music educator.
Music career
Brackeen was born in Ventura, California, United States, and he attended the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music. Before being enamored by Charlie Parker's music, she was a fan of pop pianist Frankie Carle. She appeared with Dexter Gordon, Teddy Edwards, and Charles Brackeen in the 1950s. In 1965, she and Brackeen married and moved to New York City. She appeared with Chick Corea, Freddie McCoy, and Ornette Coleman.
Before leading her own trio and quartet, she worked with Joe Henderson (1972-75) and Stan Getz (1975–77). She established herself as a cutting-edge pianist and composer through her appearances around the world, and her solo appearances also honed her as a versatile and dynamic pianist. Clint Houston, Eddie Gómez, John Patitucci, Jack DeJohnette, Cecil McBee, and Billy Hart all made her trio.
She served on the National Endowment for the Arts' grant committee, toured the Middle East with the US State Department as sponsor, and appeared solo at Carnegie Hall.
She has released more than 20 albums as a lead singer. She works as a professor at Berklee College of Music and The New School.
Awards
- 2018 NEA Jazz Masters