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 (including "Feed the Fire" which eventually becomes Miles Davis' "Dig") in a trio with bassist Palle Danielsson and drummer Lenny White. Veteran trumpeter Johnny Coles (a year before his death) contributes a faltering but heartfelt statement to "Old Folks" and is part of an international nonet (along with Danielsson, White, and five other horns) on the two remaining pieces; the high point is Allen's complex and nearly 19-minute "Some Aspects of Water." Throughout the date, Geri Allen shows why she is one of post-bop's top stars. Highly recommended.
Geri Allen
Some Aspects of Water
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geri Allen feat: Geri Allen Trio | 10:53 | Amazon | ||||
| 2 | Geri Allen feat: Geri Allen Trio | 09:34 | Amazon | ||||
| 3 | Geri Allen feat: Johnny Coles / Geri Allen Trio | 09:30 | Amazon | ||||
| 4 | Geri Allen feat: Jazzpar 1996 Nonet | 08:02 | Amazon | ||||
| 5 | Geri Allen feat: Jazzpar 1996 Nonet | 18:51 | Amazon | ||||
| 6 | Geri Allen feat: Jazzpar 1996 Nonet | 09:43 | Amazon |