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| Pianist/Composer Jen Allen to release new recording. Possibilities is an album born from a desire to explore beyond the known. The music was written as a way to move past what I already understood and step into new spaces—both musically and personally. Though it's music about the field of possibilities it's music I believe everyone can relate to, with themes that are universally understood. The original compositions reflect the possibilities I've explored as an adult—in nature, relationships, and creativity. Alongside these originals, the album features two of my favorite pop songs, reimagined with a fresh perspective. As a child of the '80s, pop music was my world—it filled me with a deep sense of wonder and possibility and that's why those songs are included on this album. Through Possibilities, I hope to offer listeners a journey that not only resonates emotionally, but also reminds us of the endless potential within ourselves and the world around us. About Jen Allen Jen Allen is a dynamic pianist, composer, and author who captivates audiences worldwide. From New York City to Europe and beyond, she performs with her own bands or collaborates with acclaimed ensembles, appearing at renowned events like the Winnipeg Jazz Festival and Litchfield Jazz Festival. She's shared the stage with jazz greats such as Don Braden, Nat Reeves, Freddie Hendrix Jimmy Greene, and Camille Thurman, to name a few. Her discography includes her upcoming release, Possibilities, her sophomore album Sifting Grace, her debut Pieces of Myself, and collaborative works like Raise Up. Jen also appears on many other albums as a sideman. Jen's creative footprint extends to compositions for big bands, string quartets, and ensembles, earning her a spot in the elite BMI Jazz Composers Workshop. Jen Allen created a new multi-artistic piece called Collective Breath, which weaves together music and visuals to guide audiences through an immersive journey. The work is designed to foster self-awareness, deepen connections with others, and strengthen one's relationship with the world around them. By integrating breathwork and music, Collective Breath creates a powerful space for personal reflection and shared connection. Jen was the recipient of the 2023 Artistic Excellence Award for the Connecticut Artist Fellowship Program and the 2024 Greenstage Artist Award. Jen's academic achievements include degrees in performance and composition from The Hartt School and UMASS Amherst. She is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Trinity College in Hartford. Passionate about education, her educational contributions extend to masterclasses, clinics, jazz camps and guest conducting engagements across the United States and internationally. Her jazz piano method book Sitting In (co-authored with Noah Baerman) won Music Inc. Magazine's Editor's Choice Award. "Possibilities" (Truth Revolution Records) Jen Allen - PIANO, RHODES, WURLITZER Leala Cyr - VOCALS Alejandra Sofia - VOCALS Dan Liparini - GUITAR Jonathan Barber - DRUMS Matt Dwonszyk - BASS Release Date: August 22nd, 2025 write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |