The Gathering (Geri Allen album)

The Gathering
Studio album by Geri Allen
Released	August 18, 1998
Recorded	February 19–21 & 25, 1998
Studio	Sorcerer Sound, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:04
Label	Verve 314 557 614-2
Producer	Teo Macero
Geri Allen chronology
Eyes in the Back of Your Head (1997) The Gathering (1998) The Life of a Song (2004)

The Gathering is an album by the pianist Geri Allen, recorded in 1998 and released on the Verve label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

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". 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".

Track listing

1. "The Gathering" - 5:22
2. "Dark Prince" - 5:47
3. "Sleepin' Pretty" - 6:48
4. "Light Matter" - 6:56
5. "Baby's Breath (For Little Barbara)" - 1:13
6. "Ray" - 5:22
7. "Soul Beir" - 6:02
8. "Joy and Wonder" - 4:40
9. "Gabriel's Royal Blue Reals" - 6:31
10. "Daybreak and Dreams" - 5:41
11. "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