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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 Life of a Song
Studio album by Geri Allen
Released	August 24, 2004
Recorded	January 16 & 17, 2004 Avatar Studios, Studio C, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	65:23
Label	Telarc CD-83598
Producer	Elaine Martone & Geri Allen
Geri Allen chronology
The Gathering (1998) The Life of a Song (2004) Timeless Portraits and Dreams (2006)

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]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
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]

Track listing

All compositions by Geri Allen except as indicated

1. "LWB's House (The Remix)" - 5:52
2. "Mounts and Mountains" - 8:05
3. "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) - 8:11
4. "In Appreciation: A Celebration Song" - 6:09
5. "The Experimental Movement" - 7:09
6. "Holdin' Court" - 4:39
7. "Dance of the Infidels" (Bud Powell) - 4:03
8. "Unconditional Love" - 5:16
9. "The Life of a Song" - 5:23
10. "Black Bottom" - 4:29
11. "Soul Eyes" (Mal Waldron) - 5:40

Personnel

• Geri Allen - piano
• Dave Holland - bass
• Jack DeJohnette - drums
• Marcus Belgrave - flugelhorn (track 11)
• Dwight Andrews - saxophone (track 11)
• Clifton Anderson - trombone (track 11)

References

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[de] The Life of a Song

The Life of a Song ist ein Jazzalbum von Geri Allen mit Dave Holland und Jack DeJohnette. Die am 16. und 17. Januar 2004 im Direktschnitt-Verfahren in den Avatar Studios, Studio C, New York City, entstandenen Aufnahmen erschienen 2006 auf dem Label Telarc Jazz.

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