The Gathering is an album by the pianist Geri Allen, recorded in 1998 and released on the Verve label.Geri Allen catalog, accessed June 29, 2014
Reception
AllMusic stated: "As complete and realized as many of Allen's recordings are, this one displays all of her immense powers coming to light at the same time. It's immaculately programmed, perfectly executed music that has a haunting quality overall, but enough punch, innovation, and style to rank it highly among her best projects, and comes highly recommended".Nastos, M. G., AllMusic Review accessed June 28, 2014 JazzTimes stated: "As opportunities increase and as her experience in the music broadens, it becomes all the more clear that Geri Allen is one of our most richly talented jazz musicians. For her first Verve session, Ms. Allen's compositional focus is keen and clear, very reflective and at times quite introspective".Jenkins, W., JazzTimes Review, October 1998
Track listing "The Gathering" - 5:22 "Dark Prince" - 5:47 "Sleepin' Pretty" - 6:48 "Light Matter" - 6:56 "Baby's Breath (For Little Barbara)" - 1:13 "Ray" - 5:22 "Soul Beir" - 6:02 "Joy and Wonder" - 4:40 "Gabriel's Royal Blue Reals" - 6:31 "Daybreak and Dreams" - 5:41 "Angels" - 6:42
Personnel Geri Allen - piano Wallace Roney - trumpet, flugelhorn Robin Eubanks - trombone Dwight Andrews - piccolo, alto flute, bass flute, bass clarinet Vernon Reid - electric guitar, acoustic guitar Ralphe Armstrong - 7-string bass Buster Williams - bass Lenny White - drums Mino Cinelu - percussion
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