The Nurturer


The Nurturer is an album by pianist Geri Allen recorded in 1990 and released on the Blue [Note Records|Blue Note] label.

Reception

's Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, calling it "A fine example of Geri Allen's advanced music ".
The authors of the Penguin [Guide to Jazz Recordings] wrote: "With The Nurturer, Allen develops her interest in structures, the shape and resonance of compositions, as opposed to straightforward soloing on themes. The arrangements are watertight and quite ambitious... Strongly recommended."
Josef Woodard, writing for Downbeat, gave The Nurturer 4 stars. Woodard wrote, "Allen's own solos typically manage an adept balancing act: eloquence and self-examination. The combination is a rare one, and the mark of an artist tethered to her own sense of rhyme and reason—and no one else's".

Track listing

All compositions by Geri Allen except as indicated
  1. "Night's Shadow" - 8:26
  2. "No. 3" - 8:17
  3. "It's Good To Be Home Again" - 4:32
  4. "Batista's Groove" - 5:24
  5. "Night of Power " - 2:19
  6. "Our Gang" - 5:38
  7. "Silence and Song/The Nurturer" - 9:51
  8. "Le Goo Wop" - 1:48
  9. "Lullaby of Isfahn" - 6:41

Personnel