Segments is a jazz album by pianist Geri Allen, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian recorded in 1989 and released on the Japanese DIW label.[1]

Segments
Studio album by Geri Allen, Charlie Haden & Paul Motian
Released	1989
Recorded	April 6, 7 & 8, 1989 Sound Ideas Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	51:05
Label	DIW DIW-833
Producer	Kazunori Sugiyama
Geri Allen chronology
In the Year of the Dragon (1989) Segments (1989) The Nurturer (1990)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "At the time, the trio performed and recorded frequently, and the collaborative energy they shared is palpable on this album".[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised the contribution of all members of the trio, and added that "Allen can't entirely claim ownership".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated

1. "Law Years" (Ornette Coleman) – 5:46
2. "You'll Never Know" (Harry Warren) – 5:00
3. "Marmaduke" (Charlie Parker) – 4:42
4. "Cabala/Drum Music" – 7:39
5. "Home" – 1:30
6. "I'm All Smiles" (Michael Leonard) – 6:02
7. "Segment" (Parker) – 4:26
8. "La Pasionara" (Charlie Haden) – 9:25
9. "Rain" (Geri Allen) – 3:35

Personnel

• Geri Allen – piano
• Charlie Haden – bass
• Paul Motian – drums

References