Guestbook

Thank you for visiting the Geri Allen home page. I am Cathy Austin who fell in love with Geri's music in 1989! and have been a fan ever since. I would love it if you would Add to this guestbook that I am keeping for Geri!

Your last Cd "The gathering" was great but Vernon was a little bit to Heavy on Dark prince. mfg gst
Stockner Gerrit <stockinger@xpoint.at>
weiz, Austria - Sat Sep 11 01:59:22 PDT 1999

Hello, I'm an italian double bass player professionally performing and recording mostly in italy; I wonder shall I get any chance to make a recording session with Geri and other Italian musicians. rgds, gd
Giorgio Dini <giorgio.dini@ahlstrom.com>
Torino, I ITALY - Thu Sep 9 04:51:59 PDT 1999

Hello Geri! I am obviously a big fan of yours.....I have passed your biography from this site to Joe Luciano in New Haven, CT who is doing a series of articles about women in jazz.....yours would be the highlight of the article indeed! He has published the first installment in this month's Green Mountain Jazz Messenger. By the way, you performed with Wallace here in the Black Hills several years ago....I loved the performance and marveled at your abilities......I was on the Arts Council Jazz Committee at that time and had access back stage.....I did manage to get Wallace's autograph, would it be too much trouble to send me one of your b&w promo photos with your autograph? I will have a frame and a place of honor on my wall if you would be so kind! I love your version of one of my favorite songs "Lullabye of the Leaves" Keep swingin' Fred
Fred Ellwein <bandmaster@rapidnet.com>
Rapid City, SD USA - Thu Jul 22 12:35:21 PDT 1999

i've become more than enthralled with Geri's trio recordings with Charlie Haden and Paul Motian. this definately is some of the most creative trio music i've come across in years. go out of your way to find some of these recordings and share them with a friend. my only hope is that more will become available in the future so there will be more to enjoy. thanks
steve kiener <skiener1@rochester.rr.com>
rochester, ny USA - Wed May 26 09:59:51 PDT 1999

From Geri to Geri, May Mighty High God of Israel bless you.
Geri <Geri@jewishmail.com>
Uh.Brod, Czech Republic - Thu Apr 22 04:33:16 PDT 1999

Your website is not so imaginatively like your playing.
u.berger <u.berger@crash.de@crash.de>
USA - Mon Mar 15 02:54:38 PST 1999

Let me Know when your in New York performing
Steve Clarke <QupSClarke@aol.com>
Bridgeport, Ct USA - Fri Mar 5 17:26:52 PST 1999

I'm a fairly novice jazz fan and recently bought your CD, "Twenty One". I've practically worn it out. What beautiful, exciting music. Thank you!
Linda Frederick <linfre59@aol.com>
Eugene, Or USA - Thu Mar 4 14:40:27 PST 1999

Dear Geri: Weeks ago, I found this tape labeled "Etudes" that I'd been listening to quite often years ago. This was a great re-discovery of something I thought being lost. The more I listen to it now, the deeper it gets. It is such a grand compound of hope, sadness, proudness and love, and still relates to "tradition" as well. Your playing is giving me so much! Thank you for being around. --Marius
Marius Tegethoff <jay-n-em@mail.blinx.de>
Berlin, Germany - Sun Nov 22 08:23:36 PST 1998

Hello Geri: Really like your work. Saw you once w/Betty Carter, and very much enjoy your "Etudes" disc. Best regards and success to you and Wallace.
Richard Freeman <rfree@jps.net>
San Francisco, CA USA - Wed Oct 14 12:18:50 PDT 1998

Hello, please review this site. If you would include our link in the music section of your web page, we would really appreciate it. This web sight covers everything associated with jazz. It is called, Music Info Mall. Thank you Vaughn Klugh guitarist, arranger of Detroit, Mi. Music Info mall Oh, one important message, Marcus Bel***** (tpt) is ill, you should give him a call. He didn't look too good at our last gig. I'm sure he would appreciate it. Vaughn Klugh 9/22/98
Vaughn A. Klugh, guitarist <klughv@hotmail.com>
Detroit, Mi USA - Tue Sep 22 20:45:17 PDT 1998

Glad to see our sister/artist/teacher doing so well. We'd love to see you back in DC. Let's remember some of the old days. Peace to You and Wallace KV
kehembe <vechelberger@Howard.edu>
Washington, dc USA - Tue Sep 22 17:46:51 PDT 1998

Great Website! I'm going to visit a concert of Geri and her trio next month in Guetersloh! Therefore I'm very excited now! Best regards!
JazzyPit <jazzypit@aol.com>
Germany - Tue Sep 8 10:24:33 PDT 1998

I just wanna let you know how deep i'm into allen's music; send me informations please
Ngoy Diyambi <ngdiyves@rocketmail.com>
USA - Tue Aug 25 09:37:35 PDT 1998

Super Site
Cheryl
USA - Tue Aug 18 20:08:33 PDT 1998

Great Site! I like your playing, especially in trio. Greetings from Italy
Enrico Bettinello <enbettin@tin.it>
VENEZIA, ITALY - Sun Aug 16 13:47:10 PDT 1998

A constant admirer of your work. Thanx for choosing to play like you do. Peace and love, Kofi Burbridge
Kofi Burbridge <juke_box@mindspring.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Sun Jun 28 22:24:27 PDT 1998

Hi Geri; I love your playing and have most of your CDs. But what I want to inquire about is how I might gain access to some of Wallace Roney's charts. And some of your compositions. I can learn a lot by just lead sheets and chord changes. This helps me break new ground harmonically. I'm a guitar player, so concert sheets is all I would need. Thank you, George GRoess2000@aol.com
George Roessler <GRoess2000@aol.com>
Fresno, Ca. USA - Thu Jun 4 23:36:09 PDT 1998

I am a huge fan of Geri Allen. You are an inspiration to creative music. I am a student in music and chemistry (what a combo)and I enjoy understanding your theoretical principal of jazz writing. Are there any recommendations of books about composers I can listen and study? Also, who your favorite classical composers? Keep up the good work. Terrence B. Bishop
Terrence Bishop <gdoubleflat@hotmail.com>
Englewood (Denver), CO USA - Sat May 2 18:01:00 PDT 1998

Hello Gerri & Wallace From: George V. Johnson Been trying to get in touch with you for a long time... Would love to see you...I'm still writing lyrics..and singing when I can...Just recently went in studio and recorded material...gospel and Jazz...Looking forward to talking to you soon...please e-mail at the address above. We've got to hit together sometime...peace and love George V. Johnson, Jr. Next In Line 609-278-1022
George V. Johnson, Jr. <ymajesty@bellatlantic.com>
Trenton, N.J USA - Tue Mar 31 15:35:00 PST 1998

Geri, are you sure your publishing royalities are being collected correctly and thoroughly around the world? We don't think so either. Please visit our Web page at www.bugmusic.com I am an ardent fan and would like to discuss representing your publishing company. Respectfully, Garry Velletri
Garry Velletri/Bug Music New York <bugmusicny@mindspring.com>
New York, NY USA - Thu Mar 26 10:21:07 PST 1998

Cool Site
Candy
USA - Thu Mar 19 10:47:47 PST 1998

Cool Site
Sugar
USA - Thu Mar 19 10:47:16 PST 1998

Cool Site
Lola
USA - Thu Mar 19 10:46:49 PST 1998

March 8, 1998 Dear Geri, Wallace, Laila and Walley. I just want to say thank you for a great tour in Europe last spring. It was a great experince for me. Please contact me if your next tour to Europe goes to Copenhagen. Anna is still talking about Laila. The best of wishes from my family, including Niels. Best regards from Iben (the girl from denmark)
Iben Falgren <jfs@post3.tele.dk>
Copenhagen, Denmark - Sun Mar 8 03:25:01 PST 1998

I love your music so match! Hope to see you again in Switzerland. Remember Jazz-Festival Willisau by Knox Troxler.
Oswald Kräuchi <oswald.kr@bluewin.ch>
Aarwangen, BE Switzerland - Mon Feb 23 12:29:04 PST 1998

i like all your musis
tom wallis <ghenggis-khan@webtv.net>
hannibal, ny USA - Sat Feb 21 13:34:06 PST 1998

Hi, I'm a fan of both you and Wallace. Do either or bothe of you have any charts(lead sheets, chords,,etc.) for sale? Thank you, and you're such a great inspiration. I love your writing and playing. George grjazz@pacbell.net
George Roessler <grjazz@pacbell.net>
Fresno, CCa USA - Thu Feb 5 00:43:11 PST 1998

Would love to talk with you about a booking here in Kansas City. Please call. 913-789-9300.
Leda Gipson <blktie@ix.netcom.com>
Kansas City, M USA - Thu Jan 15 16:14:29 PST 1998

This is a great page!
Karen <karenrt@usa.net>
Oakland, CA USA - Wed Dec 24 14:30:57 PST 1997

Geri Allen is equally important and gifted as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Continued successes to you and Wallace. Always lovingly yours, Kafi
Kafi Patrice Williams <kafi@mindspring.com>
Detroit, MI USA - Wed Sep 24 11:04:49 PDT 1997

I just saw Geri and the Wallace Roney quintet tonight at a little San Francisco club called Storeyville. There were maybe 20 of us in the audience. She, and the whole group, were unbelievable. Like having Bill Evans play in your living room. Sort of a disgrace to SF though, to have them playing to such a tiny audience. Storeyville does not do *any* advertising -- *none* -- appears unbelievably badly managed, but it's the second time she's played there so perhaps she'll return yet again. So keep your eyes open if you live in the Bay Area (they're usually listed in the fine print jazz calendars in the Bay Guardian or Sunday pink section). Their baby (maybe two years?) was on stage with her in a stroller for a while, swinging his head to the music and singing along; I think she has another on the way. Anyhow, what a privilege to be in the audience for this; I'm a fan for life.
Ken Miller <ken@phy.ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, CA USA - Mon Sep 22 01:49:28 PDT 1997

Listening as I write to Geri's gorgeous exploration (with Charnett Moffett) on "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" from Ornette's "Sound Museum Three Woman." Geri, the colors in your universe must be tuned to super vivid, super bright. Thank you for the music ... and, in advance, for the music to come.
Clayton Hardiman <clayhard@novagate.com>
Muskegon, MI USA - Sat Sep 6 17:57:43 PDT 1997

Geri--I am working on a piece for the Metro Times in Detroit on the history of jazz in the city. Would love to chat with you between now and Labor Day. By the way, heard your concert in Philly with Wallace on Temple U. radio while vacationing in the Poconos. Back in Harlem on Aug. 20. Please get in touch with me at (212) 9264587 or the E-mail address included above. Herb
herb boyd <amsu43a>
new york, ny USA - Fri Aug 22 08:16:40 PDT 1997

and the best of your work is still to come .believe all the hype geri is all that they make her to be .
courtney pine <pine@jazz.co.uk>
uk - Mon Aug 18 13:02:46 PDT 1997

I heard Geri Allen at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Great concert(s), her rapport with Lenny White was really something else!
Anders Widell <anwi@ljusdal.se>
Sweden - Wed Jul 23 01:58:44 PDT 1997

The new recording of Geri, Eyes...In the back of your head, is wonderful. Piano solo, duos with Ornette and Wallace Roney. I saw Geri in Donostia (San Sebastian), Spain with Ron Carter and Lenny White. The next week in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
cayetano lopez <jazzred@redestb.es>
Madrid, SPAIN - Sun Jul 6 05:11:22 PDT 1997

I attended Howard Univ, with Geri a few years ago. Her grace and talent then was evident. I am so proud of her.
Odell Richards <Oddaddy@aol com Richards_Odell@lacoe.edu>
Woodland Hills, Ca USA - Tue Jul 1 10:20:48 PDT 1997

I remember buying "Etudes" because of Haden and Motion and was completely stunned by this unknown pianist. Her heart and her hands are one. Geri, you're remarkable. Now, how about a whole recording of Herbie Nichols material.
Jeff <Kind_of_blue@webtv.net>
USA - Thu Jun 19 13:17:03 PDT 1997

Geri Allen's piano playing on Ornette Coleman's Sound Museum albums are some of the finest jazz ever recorded. What is she doing at present?
Mike Williams <mnmwil@zam0.attnet.or.jp>
USA - Sun Jun 1 04:01:53 PDT 1997

I just saw Geri and Wallace in Paris, and she is such an intelligent, clever musician ! My feeling is that she is not given enough credit both as a composer and musician because she is a woman. What do you think ?
Nathalie Mège <nmege@newedge.fr>
Paris, France - Wed May 14 08:08:21 PDT 1997

Pude asistir y disfrutar de tu musica junto a Carter y a White en el festival de Jazz de Andorra. Gracias.
José Luis Serrat Pardina <JLSP@mediaweb.es>
Sant Jaume dels Domenys, Tarragona Spain - Sat May 3 16:06:16 PDT 1997

Wonderful page Cat. I love Geri's music and thanks to you I'll hear more.
Virginia Gonzalez
San Francisco, CA USA -

Thank you for the wonderful page. The information is really useful
Valerie Moultrie
Philadelphia, Pa USA -

Great homepage!
nina
halmstad, sweden -

I am a personal friend of Ornette Coleman. I met Ornette through James Jordan. I had the experience of staying with Ornette briefly when his residence was 131 Prince St. (1970)
Austin Jazz Workshop <Dr. James Polk>
San Marcos, TX USA -

I saw Geri Allen at Bowdoin College. She was wonderful (she's one of my favorite pianists). Is she ever coming back to Maine?
Larry Ullian <larryu@server.nlbbs.com>
Portland, ME USA -

Geri Allen is my favorite pianist, that's why I enjoy it to read new informations about her work.
Sebastian Hoess <hoess@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de>
Starnberg, Germany -

Gerri is my favrite pianist. I was thrilled to see that she had had a page in her honor. Great job
Bruce Woods <wphilly@ix.netcom.com>
USA -

This is very nice place.Great job.

My Homepage.
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Pavle Spoljaric <Pavle.Spoljaric@hina.hr>
Zagreb, CROATIA -

I love Geri's playing. To me she ranks along with the greats,Louis, Bird, Coltrane, Dolphy, Ornette, Monk etc. Thanks for great music and I look forward to seeing Geri play in London in July 1997

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Andrew Jackson
UK -

I have been a fan of Geri Allen from the first time I purchased her first lp with Joseph Jarman. I have all lps &cds.
Samuel E. Thompson
USA -

Geri Allen is currently member of the Wallace Roney Special Quintet together with Lenny White. For tourdates, see: http://www.tourdates.com/artist/107058.html or: pollstar

Info provided by: Markus Lauper, Tour Manager Wallace Roney Special Quintet
Markus Lauper <mlauper@sprynet.com>
New York, N.Y. USA -

enjoyed this- big Geri Allen fan
bryan stewart <Stewart.233@osu.edu>
Columbus, oh USA -

I went to Howard University from 91 to 95. I graduated with a degree (B.S.) in Psychology but I minored in Music Therapy. I used to always see Ms. Allen's office but never saw her in it, however, I was blessed to have seen her perform at the chapel on campus. My friend Cherie Mitchell used to always talk about what a great professor and musician Ms. Allen was (and still is, I'm sure). I wish I had been able to study under her, what a thrill that must have been!!! I'm a starving artist (singer/songwriter/some keys) and it is real inspirtation to see women such as Geri doin' their thang!!! I hope to follow in her footsteps (except not jazz, but alter- native/r&b) and maybe I too can be an inspiration to young women to follow.
Sy Smith
N. Hollywood, CA USA -

Would love to collaborate with you someday.
Will Taylor <improv@io.com>
Austin, TX USA -

Glad to have found your pages. We are adding a link in the musicians' home page section on Detroit Jazz Online. A reciprocal link would be much appreciated. Happy Holidays!
Karl Brose <jazzmaster@jazz.detroit.net>
Detroit, MI USA -

Geri: I love your music and enjoy hearing about your work. I am a bass player who has just started my own group and am having a fascintating time of it. Good luck to you. Ida Bodin
Ida Bodin <bass4@earthlink.net>
Pasadena, ca USA -

I saw and met Geri at Catalina's in Hollywood several months ago. She is quite the lady and a superb muscian.
Ronald J. Gaines <rgaines@concentric.net>
Canyon Country, Ca USA -

Sound Museum: magnifico disco en dos.
Jesus Moreno <jerarapa@encomix.es>
Huesca, Spain -

as a music student at Howard univ I was very much inspired by Geris music,dedication,and sensitivity.I still am. God bless.
Andre Avelino <hechos412@aol>
USA -

as a music student at Howard univ I was very much inspired by Geris music,dedicatin,and sensitivity.I still am. God bless.
Andre Avelino <hechos412@aol>
USA -

always knew you had it in ya... as far back as the HOME and burt days..in sisterhood
pam joe
detroit, mi USA -

Love Geri Allen's playing!
Jerry Laurer <grl@usa.net>
Chester, NY USA -

Thank you for the great info on Ms. Allen. I would be interested in more!
Amy Bauer <bauera@cctr.umkc.edu>
Kansas City, MO USA -

Hi.cathy I'm glad you started a line on Geri Allen.We think she's a really distictive pianist from the rebop age.i have three of her CDs and a couple of others where she's featured.here's wishing you and her all the best.* she's one of the most distinctive pianists coming out of the rebop era.Here's wishing her and you the best
ashwin <prorish@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in>
mumbai, india -

Great playing, Geri !!!!!!!!
Guillermo Bazzola
Buenos Aires, Argentina -

I am really impressed with the Geri Allen homepage. She is becoming one of my piano mentors in my development. I enjoy Geri's musical statements. I look forward to hearing more from her.Thanks Cathy.
Terrence Bishop <tbishop@du.edu>
Denver, CO USA -

Hope you like the guestbook. Maybe we can give it to Geri one day. I bet she'd be delighted.
Cathy Austin <cathya@kzsu.stanford.edu>
San Francisco, Ca USA -

Testing
Hi Cathy, your guestbook looks good. Romain
Romain Kang <romain@kzsu.stanford.edu>
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