Geri Allen – Timeless Portraits and Dreams (2006 Telarc)
Geri Allen continues off a banner year with what I feel is another monumental leap forward as her new release comes forth “Timeless Portraits and Dreams.” Strict and vibrant keyboard arrangements capturing the soul of the piece performed. In the performance of “Well Done” the added vocal of Carmen Lundy adds a restful peace to the cut reaching a new dimension. Allen’s finesse and angelic tones of the ivory exhibit stunning execution. Allen’s talent succeeds in separating her from the standard jazz pianist template molding a special example for the young pianists to strive for. A truly gifted pianist should be a world unto his or her own while under the influence of composing magic. This Allen has accomplished with over twenty years of pure ivory joy and again this year will please the masses.
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