Joane Brackeen
has always been a powerful two-handed pianist. This program of duets with guitarist
Ryo Kawasaki
finds
Brackeen
utilizing her left hand in creative fashion, sometimes striding or playing basslines and occasionally implying rather than stating the time.
Kawasaki
also has plenty of stimulating solos on the set, which is comprised of his title cut plus six of
Brackeen's
originals. ~ Scott Yanow