Organizational development

Mount Allen III ’11G Builds Bridges Through Jazz

Apr 23 2024 - 3:30pm

By Dave Block

Growing up in Detroit with a pianist as a father, Mount Allen III ’11G was encouraged to explore music. But while his sister, Geri Allen, became a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and educator, Mount Allen’s musical efforts fell short of his melodious ambition.

Allen would make landmark contributions to music in different ways.

Starting a Career in Music

The journey to a career in music began in an unlikely way: Allen was traveling around to present no-money-down real estate seminars.