Geri Allen

In 1996, pianist/composer Geri Allen was awarded the prestigious Jazzpar Prize. She flew to Denmark to pick up the award and performed at a few concerts that were recorded. This CD showcases her at her best. Allen performs two originals in a trio with bassist Palle Danielsson and drummer Lenny White. Veteran trumpeter Johnny Coles contributes a faltering but heartfelt statement to "Old Folks" and is part of an international nonet on the two remaining pieces. Throughout the date, Geri Allen shows why she is one of post-bop's top stars. Highly recommended.

PERSONNEL:

• ON TRACK [1- 2 & 6] THE GERI ALLEN TRIO:
• GERI ALLEN, piano; PALLE DANIELSSON, bass; LENNY WHITE, drums

• ON TRACK [3] THE GERI ALLEN TRIO:
• featuring JOHNNY COLES, flugelhorn

• ON TRACKS [4-5] GERI ALLEN and the Jazzpar 1996 Nonet:
• JOHNNY COLES (flhn); HENRIK BOLBERG PEDERSEN (tp); KJELD IPSEN (tb); ALEX WINDFEL (tb); MICHAEL HOVE (as), UFFE MARKUSSEN (ts); GERI ALLEN (p); PALLE DANIELSSON (b), LENNY WHITE (dr)

Denmark, March 35, 1996

TRACKS:

• 01. Feed The Rare
• 02. A Beautiful Friendship
• 03. Old Folks
• 04. Smooth Attitudes
• 05. Some Aspects Of1Aate
• 06. Skin