Geri Allen - The Life of a Song - Telarc 63598 (2004) SACD rip via PS3 to iso (4.05GB) | 24bit/88.2kHz flac | Mch (3.15GB) (+3.35dB gain) | 2ch (1.16GB) DR13 (+3.23dB gain) | Jazz -------------------------------------------------------------- The Life of a Song is an album by pianist Geri Allen recorded in 2004 and released on the Telarc label. 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. Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "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" Amazon review by William A. Phillips: Having listened to Geri Allen for decades, this is one of her finest works to date. Her technical abilities allow her to express, musically and artistically, what she is trying to communicate to the listener. The sonorities, colors and hues that she coaxes from her chord voicings are simply put, beautiful with a complex simplicity. She is the master chef at the piano, adding just the right spice at the right time on the classic Lush Life. This music is mature yet playful and exciting. While this CD is done in the traditional jazz trio format (piano, bass and drum), you will not miss the often "over produced" recordings which so many less talented artists have on the market today. Geri says it all in her own style and in her own unique way. She has employed the assistance of two of the finest musicians (Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette) on this musical journey. This is an outstanding collection of music. I believe that it will produce compositions which will go on to become standards and classic jazz pieces that will be enjoyed for generations to come. This is a must have CD for any real collection. Tracks: 01 LWB's House (The Remix) - 5:52 02 Mounts and Mountains - 8:05 03 Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn) - 8:11 04 In Appreciation: A Celebration Song - 6:09 05 The Experimental Movement - 7:09 06 Holdin' Court - 4:39 07 Dance of the Infidels (Bud Powell) - 4:03 08 Unconditional Love - 5:16 09 The Life of a Song - 5:23 10 Black Bottom - 4:29 11 Soul Eyes (Mal Waldron) - 5:40 Time: 01:05:23 Musicians: Geri Allen - piano Dave Holland - bass Jack DeJohnette - drums Marcus Belgrave - flugelhorn (track 11) Dwight Andrews - saxophone (track 11) Clifton Anderson - trombone (track 11) http://www.filefactory.com/folder/f70e6264e2f13adf -------------------------------------------------------------- Checksum for iso: ac02d9bca2e1b785ca841b6c91836e3c *Geri Allen - The Life of a Song.iso Checksums for flac tracks Mch: 8ffbfcd546116c5e8f79d2d285633074 *01 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - LWB's House (The Remix).flac 8c4ee3855695bffbf558011bbe5a6c55 *02 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Mounts and Mountains.flac 86c5a91baa8e32a0dc907f69d36051be *03 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Lush Life.flac 6e24a67dd5fe5f0f8ec90a54d6dc1a14 *04 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - In Appreciation A Celebration Song.flac 8b8a6f90af937146ea6c4a2c22ce86a2 *05 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - The Experimental Movement.flac e26d2c53b914781bb1686390779a0a25 *06 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Holdin' Court.flac bb00668d3a2437a8b168b26c53755e74 *07 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Dance of the Infidels.flac f2603e6dee34c03a125b09824bda06d7 *08 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Unconditional Love.flac 4875871fa2fa841d200beb029b81075b *09 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - The Life of a Song.flac 274305dae4b9eae681a65943a5c718a3 *10 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Black Bottom.flac ca024e4a4a6eda298bb114fc88bdd526 *11 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Soul Eyes.flac Checksums for flac tracks 2ch: 1667869f546d2cd738ef97aaca0a5123 *01 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - LWB's House (The Remix).flac 63a978ba74368de22c818f0e54adbe22 *02 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Mounts and Mountains.flac 3c253d22b619e3b7f763ffdf610a5f79 *03 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Lush Life.flac 76bfbc1bde2f996853a2ec6f07602eff *04 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - In Appreciation A Celebration Song.flac 521a94b5969bf0b58a177371ab31a080 *05 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - The Experimental Movement.flac 01da8f15b47464f2399c8084526f3dfd *06 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Holdin' Court.flac 35689f8db8ad08a228871d6bf485667a *07 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Dance of the Infidels.flac 2287ac13b4890e82b1556195d12149d5 *08 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Unconditional Love.flac 501f356866bf05433f9fa0bfc479a5e4 *09 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - The Life of a Song.flac 58cec76543bf6e68bc7a433fc3d57ea2 *10 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Black Bottom.flac dfc4dece27971791174614314d490354 *11 - Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Soul Eyes.flac