Clunky Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I'm still so shocked by this sad news . I've been playing her music all weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 This is hard to process. Although I got to see her perform several times, most recently in November, I wish that I had seen her perform more when I had the chance. I plan on exploring more of her work and revisiting the recordings of her that I already have. Rest in peace, Ms. Allen, and thank you for the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted O'Reilly Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 The Toronto bassist Steve Wallace has written a lovely tribute to Geri on his blog... http://wallacebass.com/?p=5761 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Funeral Arrangements for Geri Allen: Pianist, Composer, Educator, and Innovator http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101403778563&ca=4203141e-c7a3-4d03-999f-3bd8e44ec0e4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dolan Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I'm always late to the party, but I'm currently lisening to Ms. Allen on Oliver Lake's Expandable Language. Though I was familiarwith her name, I'm fairly certain this is the first I've ever heard her play. What a monsterous talent! I definitely need to check out some of her albums as leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Don't forget Geri Allen, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 1 hour ago, JSngry said: Don't forget Geri Allen, please. Since BN is reissuing her album Twenty One on vinyl on 4/15, hopefully she won't be forgotten. Best pianist of her generation? If there is such a thing, it's her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, danasgoodstuff said: Best pianist of her generation? If there is such a thing, it's her. Never thought about it, but you may well be right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 She was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 There was a VERY nice tribute to her at SFJAZZ in February: TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON: GENIUS, GRACE AND FIRE: A TRIBUTE TO GERI ALLEN W/ RAVI COLTRANE, DAVE HOLLAND, & JASON MORAN The show was introduced by her brother, Mount, who is also an Exec with SFJAZZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 I would like to explore further, only have one CD by her, Maroons. Suggestions for next steps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 There are many to recommend but of late I find the two Storyville and the Telarc releases to be more interesting than they were when I first encountered them. I recommend checking those out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 One of her earlier ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stryker Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Eric said: I would like to explore further, only have one CD by her, Maroons. Suggestions for next steps? Ten to Get you Started The Printmakers Etudes Homegrown Open on All Sides Etudes (Paul Motion/Charlie Haden) The Nurturer Twenty One The Gathering Zodiac Suite Revisited Flying Toward the Sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Are there any known unreleased recordings of either live performances or special projects that would bear making a noise about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) It’s not of a sound quality worth releasing, but somewhere I have an audience recording (from a performance at some museum, iirc)… …of Geri and Wallace (just the two of them, as a duo) playing all or most of the entire Birth of the Cool album/songbook. It’s VERY free at times too, very exploratory. All the themes are referenced, but it’s anything but a conservative reading. If only there was a good recording of that, it would be kind of revelatory. Anyone else heard what I’m talking about? Edited April 1, 2022 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 17 hours ago, JSngry said: Are there any known unreleased recordings of either live performances or special projects that would bear making a noise about? I did notice there is a new (2022) one - unreleased Village Vanguard tapes with Haden and Motion, I think. One of those hard to find Japanese things. 22 hours ago, Mark Stryker said: Ten to Get you Started The Printmakers Etudes Homegrown Open on All Sides Etudes (Paul Motion/Charlie Haden) The Nurturer Twenty One The Gathering Zodiac Suite Revisited Flying Toward the Sound Awesome - thanks Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 thanks, gonna look for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Recently I realized that, in light of the various excellent and varied live music experiences that I recall, I didn't have enough Geri Allen recordings and have been trying to rectify that deficiency. 2000: Chico Freeman, Richard Davis, Geri Allen and Andrew Cyrille at Jazz Standard. I wish there were a recording of this group. 2002: At the Iridium, with a Wallace Roney led group that also included James Spaulding and Lennie White. I went twice over the course of a week. I recall Patrice Rushen was advertised as the pianist but it was in fact Geri Allen. 2007: Geri Allen Trio with tap dancer, at Jazz Improv Festival. 2015: David Murray/Geri Allen/Terri Lynne Carrington, at Winter Jazz Fest. 2016: Geri Allen Tribute to Erroll Garner, with Christian Sands, Russell Malone, Victor Lewis. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. George Wein was in attendance. Edited December 10, 2023 by kh1958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 On 12/10/2023 at 1:04 PM, kh1958 said: Recently I realized that, in light of the various excellent and varied live music experiences that I recall, I didn't have enough Geri Allen recordings and have been trying to rectify that deficiency. 2000: Chico Freeman, Richard Davis, Geri Allen and Andrew Cyrille at Jazz Standard. I wish there were a recording of this group. 2002: At the Iridium, with a Wallace Roney led group that also included James Spaulding and Lennie White. I went twice over the course of a week. I recall Patrice Rushen was advertised as the pianist but it was in fact Geri Allen. 2007: Geri Allen Trio with tap dancer, at Jazz Improv Festival. 2015: David Murray/Geri Allen/Terri Lynne Carrington, at Winter Jazz Fest. 2016: Geri Allen Tribute to Erroll Garner, with Christian Sands, Russell Malone, Victor Lewis. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. George Wein was in attendance. You can find some more recordings here on my Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/327260927975997/?multi_permalinks=1329195701115843¬if_id=1704124014860813¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I've been listening to this solo tribute to Detroit a lot, need to find a hard copy. Also her Three Pianos for Jimi with the Batson Bros, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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