In the Penguin Guide to Jazz, not a single CD by pianist Geri Allen received less than three stars. Twenty One also belongs to the category of remarkably good jazz CDs. Allen's trio consists of two other jazz giants: bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. This CD contains standards such as If I Should Lose You, A Beautiful Friendship and Tea For Two. A jazz lover might think: Again This Kind
… of Standards. But Geri Allen amazes us with songs like this. What a fresh approach! Six of the 12 songs are self-written, including the dynamic opening track RTG and the beautiful ballad In The Morning (For sister Leola). Recommended!more
