| Popsicle Illusion | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Joanne Brackeen |
| Cover: | Popsicle Illusion.jpg |
| Released: | 2000 |
| Recorded: | 2000 |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 72:00 |
| Label: | Arkadia Jazz 70372 |
| Producer: | Bob Karcy |
| Chronology: | Joanne Brackeen |
| Prev Title: | Pink Elephant Magic |
| Prev Year: | 1998 |
Popsicle Illusion is a solo album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen which was released on the Arkadia Jazz label.[1] [2]
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.". 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.[3] 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".[4]
All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted.