Geri Allen
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Pianists · 1957–2017

Geri Allen

American composer and jazz pianist (1957-2017)

Born
12 June 1957
Pontiac
Died
27 June 2017
Philadelphia
Country
United States
Record labels
Motéma Music
Discography
23 albums

Biography

Geri Allen was a jazz musician who played piano. Geri Allen was born on 12 June 1957 in Pontiac and died on 27 June 2017 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz and bebop. Record labels: Motéma Music. The discography here lists 23 albums, from “Home Grown” (1985) to “A Lovesome Thing” (2023). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship.

Geri Antoinette Allen (June 12, 1957 – June 27, 2017) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator. She taught at the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Home Grown 1985
Open on All Sides in the Middle 1987
In the Year of the Dragon 1989
Segments 1989
Triangular 1989
Twylight 1989
Live at the Village Vanguard 1991 · Live
The Nurturer 1991
Maroons 1992
Eyes... in the Back of Your Head 1996
Some Aspects of Water 1996
The Gathering 1998
The Life of a Song 2004
Timeless Portraits and Dreams 2006
At This Time 2009
Flying Toward the Sound 2010
Live 2010 · Live
A Child Is Born 2011
Celebrating Mary Lou Williams - Live at Birdland New York 2011 · Live
Secret of the Wind 2012
Live at the Village Vanguard - Unissued Tracks 2022 · Live
A Lovesome Thing 2023 · Live
2007-08-31 Iridium, NYC · Live

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Geri Allen play?

Geri Allen is known for playing piano.

When and where was Geri Allen born?

Geri Allen was born 12 June 1957 in Pontiac.

What are Geri Allen's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Home Grown (1985), Open on All Sides in the Middle (1987), In the Year of the Dragon (1989), Segments (1989) and Triangular (1989).

External links

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