„Geri Allen is one of the most individual pianists of the younger generation. Though initially involved with M-Base, she has a broad stylistic range that takes cues from Ellington, Bud Powell, Mary Lou Williams, lesser-known figures like Herbie Nichols, non-piano players like Eric Dolphy, and (on her own instrument again, albeit in a very different bag) elements of Cecil Taylor.“ (Richard Cook)
Geri Allen arbeitet immer wieder im Trio-Format: Nach Aufnahmen mit Anthony Cox und Andrew Cyrille, Charlie Haden und Paul Motian, Ron Carter und Tony Williams, Buster Williams und Lenny White, präsentiert sie ihre aktuelle „working band“.