Geri Allen
American jazz musician and educator (1957–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Geri Antoinette Allen (June 12, 1957 – June 27, 2017) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and educator. She taught at the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh.
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Born | (1957-06-12)June 12, 1957 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | June 27, 2017(2017-06-27) (aged 60) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Alma mater | Howard University University of Pittsburgh |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Musical career | |
Genres | Jazz, blues, funk, gospel |
Occupation(s) | Musician, educator, composer |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1982–2017 |
Labels | Motema Music, Polygram, Storyville, Blue Note, Telarc |
Website | www.GeriAllen.com |
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