Jen Allen and Heart Alchemy

Jen Allen is a dynamic pianist, composer, author, and educator, captivating audiences worldwide with her artistry and creative vision. She frequently performs as a leader or collaborator in venues across New York, the Northeast U.S., and internationally, including appearances at the Litchfield Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Greater Hartford Monday Night Jazz Series, and Wexford Performing Arts Centre in Ireland.

Jen has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Don Braden, Jimmy Greene, Freddie Hendrix, Camille Thurman, Nat Reeves, and Sarah Caswell. An active recording artist, her discography includes her debut album Pieces of Myself, Sifting Grace, her upcoming release Possibilities, and collaborative projects like Raise Up by Trio 149. She has also contributed to numerous other recordings as a sideman.

Jen’s educational endeavors are equally impressive. She holds degrees in performance and composition from The Hartt School and UMASS Amherst. Currently, she serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Trinity College in Hartford and Visiting Faculty at Bennington College.