Jul 10, 2015 abbey lincoln blue monk from the album abbey lincoln sings abbey 2007 lyrics to blue monk going alone, life is your own, but the cost sometimes is dear. Lonesome lover, do nothing til you hear from me, throw it away, afro blue remastered, conversation with a baby, biography. Lincoln was unusual in that she wrote and performed her own compositions, expanding the expectations of. Her first album, abbey lincolns affair, a story of a girl in love was released in 1956. Also that year lincoln starred in the film the girl cant help it, for which she famously wore a dress worn by marilyn monroe. Oct 16, 2005 in 1959 abbey lincoln was poised to make a truly great album, and abbey is blue was it. Music profile for abbey lincoln, born 6 august 1930. Join facebook to connect with abbey lincoln and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. View abbey lincoln song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings.
Anna marie wooldridge, better known by her stage name abbey lincoln, was a popular american jazz singer and songwriter. In 1960, abbey lincoln sang in roachs masterpiece, we insist. Her lyrics for the same were connected to the civil rights movement in america. Aug 15, 2010 if abbey lincoln was overwhelmed by the responsibility of being proclaimed the last of the jazz singers, she never let it show. Fan page for the great singer and actress abbey lincoln. Moseka, american vocalist, songwriter, and actress born aug. She grew up in southern michigan and was first noted as the glamorous singer gaby lee 195253 in hawaii, but after. With fine backup from trumpeter kenny dorham, pianist wynton kelly, les spann doubling on guitar and flute, bassist sam jones, and drummer philly joe jones on seven of the ten numbers, and by roachs regular quintet at the time on the other three selections. Abbey lincoln, eigentlich anna marie gaby wooldridge 6. A place for fans of downton abbey to download, share, and discuss their favorite icons. She was an actress, known for nothing but a man 1964, for love of ivy 1968 and drugstore cowboy 1989. The following year, she moved to new york city and worked at the village vanguard, which at that time.
Abbey lincoln and max roach were married in 1962, an association that lasted until 1970. Recorded in 1959, the material is probably as radical as a jazz singer could get at that time without turning. The jazz icon, composer, lyricist and performer died last year at age 80. Born in chicago but raised in calvin center, cass county, michigan, lincoln was one of many singers influenced by billie holiday. Thats him, the jazz queen remastered, love having you around live at the keystone korner, golden lady, sophisticated abbey recorded live at the keystone korner, 1980, top tracks. Abbey lincoln was born on august 6, 1930 in chicago, illinois, usa as anna marie wooldridge. A fascinating, politicallycharged vocal jazz album from the unique abbey lincolns, accompanied by some of the best jazz musicians of the 1950s and 1960s. When the stars were strung was the first song that was sung lightning up a world made for a boy and girl and love was new as morning dew the first song that i knew. Each of these icons fearlessly contributed to a canon of great american music that has reached across demographic. Jan 01, 2007 listen to your favorite songs from abbey sings abbey by abbey lincoln now.
Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Max roachs freedom now suite, abbey is blue, and straight ahead. As her great contemporaries and principal influences among the. She often visited the blue note jazz club in new york city. Abbey lincoln property development is an emerging company developing luxury homes, sustainable villas and outstanding mansions and maximizing successful living.
Not only was it a breakout performance for lincoln, who delivered on the promise she had already shown, it was also a breakthrough performance in jazz singing. Indeed, abbey is blue from 1959 is an essential early recording of abbey lincoln. Abbey is blue by abbey lincoln on amazon music unlimited. With fine accompaniment from trumpeter kenny dorham, pianist wynton kelly, les spann doubling on guitar and flute, bassist sam jones, and drummer philly joe jones on seven of. She died on august 14, 2010 in manhattan, new york city, new york, usa.
Listen to your favorite songs from abbey is blue by abbey lincoln now. Abbey lincoln born anna marie wooldridge on august 6, 1930, chicago, illinois died august 14, 2010, manhattan, new york, was a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. We have 6 albums and 59 song lyrics in our database. In 1956, abbey recorded her first album, abbey lincolns affair. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from abbey is blue by abbey lincoln now. Apparently, abbey lincoln was the first to record a sung version. Personnel abbey lincoln vocals julian priester trombone stanley turrentine tenor saxophone kenny dorham, tommy turrentine trumpets les spann flute, guitar wynton kelly, cedar walton. Her debut album, abbey lincolns affair a story of a girl in love, was followed by a series of albums for riverside records. The aching let up reminds me strongly of nina simone which whom she has the political character of her work in common, yet. Lincoln was unusual in that she wrote and performed her own compositions, expanding the expectations of jazz audiences. I went to see abbey at the blue note in nyc in november 2004 when this cd was released. This was a major makeover from her glamorous avatar right into a radical one, with her dressing up in a complete afrostyle and infusing her music with a political edge.
Strongly influenced by jazz icons billie holiday and louis armstrong, both of whom she met early in her career, abbey lincolns distinctive vocal style, thoughtprovoking writing, and spirited personality secured her a place among the jazz luminaries. Downton abbey, the awardwinning series from julian fellowes, spans 12 years of gripping drama centered on a great english estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life. Mar 23, 2019 explore carlosctt57s board the legendary abbey lincoln, followed. Abbey is blue riverside rlp 12308 was the fourth album by abbey lincoln, and directly precedes her more adventurous work with drummer and thenhusband max roach. On the eve of a tribute performance, grammywinning. In 1956, abbey recorded her first album, abbey lincoln s affair. May 20, 2010 abbey lincoln has inspired many singers, and his twodisc set comprises early sessions for the riverside label in 1958 and 59, writes john fordham. Get all the lyrics to songs on abbey is blue and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Abbey is blue lp abbey lincoln love having you around live at the keystone corner vol. Abbey lincoln abbey is blue lyrics and tracklist genius. Strongly influenced by jazz icons billie holiday and louis armstrong, both of whom she met early in her career, abbey lincolns distinctive vocal style. Born in chicago and raised in rural michigan, lincoln began performing while still in high school. And i thank the national endowment for the arts for their encouragement.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 04, 2016 personnel abbey lincoln vocals julian priester trombone stanley turrentine tenor saxophone kenny dorham, tommy turrentine trumpets les spann flute, guitar wynton kelly, cedar walton. May 20, 2011 the jazz icon, composer, lyricist and performer died last year at age 80. Abbey lincoln biography facts, childhood, family life. Listen to your favorite songs from abbey sings abbey by abbey lincoln now. Abbey lincoln blue monk from the album abbey lincoln sings abbey 2007 lyrics to blue monk going alone, life is your own, but the cost sometimes is dear. Abbey is blue is an exquisite and unique recording. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to her life.
Abbey sings abbey by abbey lincoln on amazon music unlimited. Abbey lincolns third of three riverside albums directly precedes her more adventurous work with drummer and thenhusband max roach. Apparently, abbey lincoln was the first to record a sung version of the standard afro blue, a great opener here. Abbey lincoln s third of three riverside albums directly precedes her more adventurous work with drummer and thenhusband max roach. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the.
Highlights among the 21 tracks include afro blue, laugh, clown, laugh, and its magic. Oil and gas the integrated services provided by our company through the application of assets and expertise, logistics, trucking, and risk management, ensure seamless delivery to customers. Anna marie wooldridge august 6, 1930 august 14, 2010, better known by her stage name abbey lincoln, was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. In 1960 she sang on max roachs landmark civil rightsthemed. In 1959 abbey lincoln was poised to make a truly great album, and abbey is blue was it. Abbey lincoln has inspired many singers, and his twodisc set comprises early sessions for the riverside label in 1958 and 59, writes john fordham. Strongly influenced by jazz icons billie holiday and louis armstrong, both of whom she met early in her career, abbey lincoln s. This twofer from aispoll winners records features a pair of lps by jazz vocalist abbey lincoln, its magic and abbey is blue, originally issued on riverside in 1958 and 1959. She grew up in southern michigan and was first noted as the glamorous singer gaby lee 195253 in hawaii, but after moving to california she changed her name to abbey lincoln and appeared in the film the girl cant help it 1956. Complete song listing of abbey lincoln on abbey lincoln songs list covid19. Abbey is blue is the fourth album by american jazz vocalist abbey lincoln featuring tracks recorded in 1959 for the riverside label. They worked together for a while but lincoln who found it harder to get work in jazz due to the political nature of some of her music became involved in acting and did not record as a leader during 19621972. Live webcasts blue engine records jazz academy radio shows videos photos.
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