Straight Ahead

by Abbey Lincoln

Overview

Reissued several times since it originally came out on a Candid LP, this is one of Abbey Lincoln's greatest recordings. It is a testament to the credibility of her very honest music (and her talents) that Lincoln's sidemen on this date include the immortal tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins (who takes a memorable solo on "Blue Monk"), Eric Dolphy on flute and alto, trumpeter Booker Little (whose melancholy tone is very important in the ensembles), pianist Mal Waldron, and drummer Max Roach. Highpoints include "When Malindy Sings," "Blue Monk," Billie Holiday's "Left Alone," and "African Lady."

Product Details

Release Date:	05/06/2016
Label:	Imports
UPC:	5050457163426
catalogNumber:	5070772

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Abbey Lincoln   Primary Artist