Press
9/24/2025
Interview with 8495Jazz
Jenn talks to 8495Jazz about release of her new album “Possibilities.”
9/23/2025
“Possibilities” Review in Occhimag
3/7/2020
Press in Downbeat
2/7/2020
Release of “Blanket Statement”
"This album reflects upon the experience of finding beauty in the commonplace, and the wonder of nature and interconnectedness of all life. The title, 'Sifting Grace', refers to the path of self-reflection and the effort to find what is truly essential.”
12/7/2019
Feature in Outside In Music
1/8/2012
“Pieces of Myself” Review in AllAboutJazz
Jen Allen's debut as a leader, Pieces of Myself, is an eclectic collection of original compositions. Among the members of the pianist, composer and educator's sextet is her husband, saxophonist Kris Allen, and Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition finalist, Dave Baron.
8/21/2011
Press in Hartford Courant
In a giant step and a required ritual in any jazz artist's career, the 34-year-year old musician, wife, mom, teacher, mentor and musical partner from West Hartford has just released her debut album as a leader, "Pieces of Myself."