![The Pitt department of music and jazz studies held a virtual seminar and performance this Friday to honor Geri Allen’s life and legacy.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/C_Geri-Allen_Via-900x506.png)
‘Reminiscing Eminence’ pays tribute to Pitt jazz legend Geri Allen
By Beatrice McDermott, Staff Writer
• November 9, 2020
![The jazz studies department chose to move this year’s annual Jazz Seminar online due to COVID-19.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/C_Jazz_courtesy-e1604460381945-900x675.jpeg)
Pitt Jazz Seminar features performances, speakers to honor founding figures
By Sona Sharma, For The Pitt News
• November 4, 2020
![Renowned flutist Nicole M. Mitchell will fill the role of the vacant jazz studies program director beginning in July.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/C_Jazz-900x687.jpg)
Pitt announces new director of jazz studies program
By Tamara Alchoufete, For The Pitt News
• January 28, 2019
![Geri Allen, a renowned jazz musician and the Director of Jazz Studies at Pitt, passed away on June 27. (Photo via PittWire)](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Geri-Allen_Pitt1-900x476.jpg)
Pitt remembers professor, jazz icon Geri Allen
By Grant Burgman / Staff Writer
• July 5, 2017
![Pitt jazz professor and pianist Geri Allen joined the festivities in a few numbers. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC_1142-web-900x620.jpg)
In the mood: Jazz concert caps weeklong event
By Noah Coco / for The Pitt News
• November 10, 2015
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