A Lovesome Thing

This one-and-only recorded collaboration between jazz greats Geri Allen and Kurt Rosenwinkel took place live at the famed Philharmonie de Paris in 2012—the two play as if with one mind. Geri often spoke of her desire to do a studio recording to document the ‘flow and freedom” she experienced playing with Kurt that night in Paris. Unfortunately, we lost her before that date, which never materialized, and fortunately, that concert was recorded. The acoustics in this hall are magnificent, This album, produced by Kurt Rosenwinkel and Motéma’s Jana Herzen is dedicated to Geri’s memory and is truly a ‘lovesome thing’ for fans of Geri, of Kurt, and of piano and guitar jazz.

1. A Flower is a Lovesome Thing
2. Embraceable You
3. Introductions (Geri Allen)
4. Simple #2
5. Ruby My Dear
6. Introductions (Kurt Rosenwinkel)
7. Open-Handed Reach

Geri Allen: Piano
Kurt Rosenwinkel: Guitar
Recorded live in 2012 at Philharmonie de Paris
Produced by Kurt Rosenwinkel and Jana Herzen
Mastered by Alan Silverman
Released by Motema Music in collaboration with Heartcore Records

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