New True Illusion is an album of duets by pianist Joanne Brackeen and bassist Clint Houston recorded in 1976 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.[1]

New True Illusion
Studio album by Joanne Brackeen and Clint Houston
Released	1978
Recorded	July 15, 1976
Studio	Weesp, Holland
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:17
Label	Timeless SJP 103
Producer	Wim Wigt
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Invitation (1976) New True Illusion (1978) Tring-a-Ling (1977)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz noted "With a restless, unrooted delivery, Brackeen has always gravitated towards strong, very melodic bass players. The two early discs with Houston expose some of his crudities ... but conform expressive strength and presence."[3] AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Pianist Joanne Brackeen, already a powerful force by 1976, had her roots in McCoy Tyner but early on developed her own personal voice. This set of post-bop duets with bassist Clint Houston features obscurities by Tyner and Chick Corea, a pair of standards and two of Brackeen's quirky originals. The improvisations are quite advanced, yet often surprisingly melodic and rhythmic. An excellent early effort".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted.

1. "Steps-What Was" (Chick Corea) – 9:14
2. "Search for Peace" (McCoy Tyner) – 6:07
3. "New True Illusion" – 8:55
4. "My Romance" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 7:55
5. "Freedent" – 1:41
6. "Solar" (Miles Davis) – 9:25

Personnel

• Joanne Brackeen – piano
• Clint Houston – bass

References