#geriallen

[projazznet]

In memory of Geri Allen (June 12, 1957 – June 27, 2017)

Geri Allen Trio – Twenty One

Twenty One is an album by pianist Geri Allen with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams recorded in 1994 and released on the Blue Note label. The title of the album refers to the commitment Allen made at age 21 to continue and extend the tradition of the jazz masters.

Writer Gary Giddins called the album “a display of strength” and “a mature work by a performer… who was repositioning herself as a jazz centrist.” He commented: “This is a trio fearsomely alive… The triumph of Twenty One is in the certainty with which Allen’s individuality asserts itself in a setting that might have neutralized her.” .

[newportjazzfest]

.@esperanzaspalding feelin' it on the #QuadStage during the #FlyingTowardTheSound #GeriAllen tribute. . 📷: #douglasscottmason (at Newport Jazz Festival)

[polyrhythmicbw]

ACS : Geri Allen Terri Lyne Carrington Esperanza Spalding - Fall - TVjaz...

[realgregosby]

Promotion for one of several duo tours in #Europe with the incomparable #GeriAllen. Circa 1987/88. Truly one of a kind, and she provoked me in ways that I haven’t experienced before or since. A true stylist and a rare spirit. #piano #saxophone #duo #music #love #art #expression #composition. https://www.instagram.com/p/CctYg67JlP1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[zeruch]

#vinyloftheday is my sole wax of #geriallen, who has long been one of my favorite pianists. Her and Jason Moran were always my spiritual heirs to Monk; inventive, idiosyncratic, fearless players who were one foot in the mainstream and one foot in orbit...elsewhere. live she was a collected bit imposing presence. Damn could she play. #jazz #mbase (at SoFA District) https://www.instagram.com/p/CacKJuRl93A/?utm_medium=tumblr

[realgregosby]

Duo concert with the incomparable #GeriAllen (2011) Not enough can be said for for our connection, friendship and her influence on how I approach music. Her absence on world music culture is immeasurable but fortunately, her uniquely original body of work and legacy will resonate forever. #piano #composer #saxophone #music #duo #artists #friends #collaboration #tour https://www.instagram.com/p/CWXSE9YADVG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[zeruch]

#vinyloftheday is a very obscure item, up years ago exclusively because of the fact that #GeriAllen was on it, but the whole lineup is solid. I think it's still long out of print on any format. #jazz (at SoFA District) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRS_NTWD7TU/?utm_medium=tumblr

[deepdance]

On Tuesday, September 29 @ midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday), tune in to #FromtheSoundboard as the focus this week is on the versatile Jazz composer #GeriAllen #PostBop #MBase #WBAI #PacificaRadio #AlwaysDifferent #NeverScared (at WBAI Radio - 99.5 FM) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFnSMwuA7rd/?igshid=epa5akumn122