Name: Twenty One (Classic Vinyl Series)
Brand: Geri Allen

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3876188

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602438761883

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Geri Allen

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Blue Note

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

Geri Allen was an American composer, educator, and jazz pianist. Born on June 12, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan, she made significant contributions to the world of music before her untimely death on June 27, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With a career spanning several decades, Geri Allen's talent and passion for jazz piano left an indelible mark on the industry. Her compositions continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Throughout her life, Geri Allen showcased her remarkable skills as a pianist through numerous performances and recordings. She possessed a unique ability to blend traditional jazz with innovative techniques, creating a distinct sound that set her apart from other musicians of her time.
In addition to her musical accomplishments, Geri Allen was also an esteemed educator who shared her knowledge and love for music with aspiring artists. Her dedication to teaching helped shape the next generation of talented musicians.

For her 3rd Blue Note album, Twenty One, recorded in 1994, the brilliant pianist and composer Geri Allen joined forces with two masters—bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams—for a dynamic trio date. Allen’s stunning lyricism, as well as her boundless harmonic and rhythmic creativity, shines on this 12-song set that presents originals like “Feed The Fire” alongside choice standards and pieces by Thelonious Monk. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mastered by Kevin Gray, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Twenty One (Classic Vinyl Series)

Music GB