The Life of a Song (Geri Allen album)
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| The Life of a Song | ||||
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| Released | August 24, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | January 16–17, 2004 | |||
| Studio | Avatar Studio C, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 65:23 | |||
| Label | Telarc CD-83598 | |||
| Producer | Elaine Martone & Geri Allen | |||
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The Life of a Song is an album by pianist Geri Allen, recorded in 2004 and released on the Telarc label.[1]
The album reunited Allen with drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Dave Holland; they had previously performed together on vocalist Betty Carter's live 1993 album, Feed the Fire.[2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [4] |
AllMusic stated: "This is a trio date that has all the elements: an indefatigable lyricism and honesty of emotion, as well as beautiful colors and deft, even uncanny engagements among the three principals. What a welcome return for Allen, who expertly displays she's been refining her chops and listening deeply to her Muse these past six years".[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded it 4 stars, calling it "a graceful mixture of originals and standards that not only reference past performances but create a shimmering unity of sound that one can readily imagine hovering in the ether long after the record is over".[4]
JazzTimes stated: "Although Geri Allen's versions of standards are marvelously performed, it is her originals that distinguish The Life of a Song. She's writing fresh, distinctive songs that are made even better when performed by a master trio".[5]
