Geri Allen
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Summary
Geri Allen was born on June 12, 1957[1], in Pontiac[2]. She died on June 27, 2017[3], in Philadelphia[4]. She worked as a jazz pianist[5], music educator[6], university teacher[7], record producer[8], and composer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (668 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Wallace Roney[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: recording artist[14], pianist[15], jazz musician[16], teacher[17], musician[18]
- Employer: University of Pittsburgh[19], University of Michigan[20]
- Educated at: Howard University[21], University of Pittsburgh[22], Cass Technical High School[23]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[24]
- Member of: Charles Lloyd Quartet[25], The Mary Lou Williams Collective[26], Triad[27], The Detroit Experiment[28], Q141679245[29]
- Sex or gender: female[30]
- Genre: jazz[31], bebop[32]
- Record label: Motéma Music[33]
- Discography: Geri Allen discography[34]
- Commons category: Geri Allen[35]
- Cause of death: cancer[36]
- Family name: Allen[37]
- Given name: Geri[38], Antoinette[39]
- Pseudonym: Geri Allen-Roney[40]
- Official website: http://www.geriallen.com[41]
- Work location: New York City[42], Ann Arbor[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Instrument: piano[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: Geri Antoinette Allen[47]
- Name in native language: Geri Allen[48]
Why It Matters
Geri Allen has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Geri Allen born?
Geri Allen's place of birth was Pontiac[2].
Where did Geri Allen die?
Geri Allen passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who was Geri Allen married to?
Geri Allen's spouses include Wallace Roney[11].
What did Geri Allen do for work?
Geri Allen worked as a jazz pianist[5], music educator[6], university teacher[7], record producer[8], and composer[9].
Where did Geri Allen go to school?
Geri Allen was educated at Howard University[21], University of Pittsburgh[22], and Cass Technical High School[23].
What awards did Geri Allen receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[24].