The great pianist, composer and educator Geri Allen passed away yesterday from cancer . In 2010, Allen sat down at our Steinway B for an intimate solo studio session and conversation with former host of The Checkout, Josh Jackson.

Archive Session: Remembering Geri Allen on The Checkout

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