title: Tring-a-Ling
text: # Tring-a-Ling
  
  Tring-a-Ling is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in 1977 and released by the Choice label before being rereleased on CD by Candid in 2009.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
  
  AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "The pianist's music is complex and quite tricky, but more accessible than expected due to the close interplay between the superb musicians and the variety of rhythms utilized. Open-minded listeners are advised to check this one out".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Joanne Brackeen.
  
  * "Shadowbrook-Aire" – 12:12
  * "Fi-Fi's Rock" – 4:38
  * "Echoes" – 9:13
  * "Haiti-B" – 12:42
  * "New True Illusions" – 6:00
  * "Tring-a-Ling" – 6:36
  * "New True Illusions" [alternate take] – 6:10 Bounus track on CD release
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Joanne Brackeen – piano
  * Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7)
  * Clint Houston (tracks 2, 3 & 5), Cecil McBee (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7) – bass
  * Billy Hart – drums
  