Abbey Lincoln "Throw It Away" (1980)

From the 1980 album "Painted Lady" which was recorded in Paris, France with Archie Shepp.

Abbey Lincoln (born Anna Marie Wooldridge in Chicago, Illinois, (August 6, 1930 -- August 14, 2010), was a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. Lincoln is unusual in that she writes and performs her own compositions, expanding the expectations of jazz audiences. She is one of many singers influenced by Billie Holiday. She has had a very long and productive career. She continues to perform and can often be found at the Blue Note in New York City. In 2003 she was rewarded with the National Endowment for the Arts', NEA Jazz Masters Award.

With Ivan Dixon, she co-starred in Nothing But a Man (1964), an independent film written and directed by Michael Roemer. She also co-starred with Sidney Poitier and Beau Bridges in 1968's For Love of Ivy. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for For Love of Ivy in 1969. Abbey Lincoln also appears in the 1956 film The Girl Can't Help It, for which she interpreted the theme song, working with Benny Carter. She sang on the 60's landmark jazz civil rights recording, We Insist! - Freedom Now Suite (1960) by jazz musician Max Roach and was married to him from 1962 to 1970. Especially since this album, Abbey Lincoln is connected to the political fight against racism in the United States.

She has worked with other jazz musicians like Sonny Rollins, Eric Dolphy, Coleman Hawkins, Jackie McLean, Clark Terry, Stanley Turrentine, Wynton Kelly, Cedar Walton, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Ron Carter, Miles Davis and made albums with Stan Getz, Mal Waldron and Archie Shepp.

Abbey Lincoln- Vocals,
Archie Shepp- Sax (Soprano, Tenor)
Roy Burrowes- Trumpet
Frederick Waits- Drums
Jack Gregg- Bass
Hilton Ruiz- Piano

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[jackscruffy]

Well that's me on bass so I guess I left some kind of mark in this vale of tears. The great Archie Shepp, Hilton Ruiz, Frederick Waitts.

[loulou2lou]

Abbey Lincoln has inherited the mantel of Billie Holiday.

[suenamifree]

I love your playing Archie, you are the soulful Man. _/\_ Namaste.

[Keary Botley]

Does anyone here have a copy of "Devil's Got Your Tongue" in any format?

[maxconradmoore]

Loving Abbey... That simple. I am blessed to be a person of my generation ("x") and to have discovered Ms. Lincoln in my early 20's. Such an influence on my life. Her albums have often played a soundtrack to the movie of my life. She writes about Love, but not just romantic love. Love of People, Love of Self... Love of Life...

[Phikay1]

Wow, Wowzaaa!! (y)

[suenamifree]

Archie, the bass man makes it all happen, holds it together, no tears man,,,,.

[Fataah Ewe]

Great is here. All props!!

[Johannes Mueller]

da kann man ( n ) / frau nur sagen : danke und willkommen im club !

johannes

[suenamifree]

You were awesome man, aww love it !♥

[suenamifree]

I don't know if she was a Buddhist but this song says so much about things we should hold precious. Namaste' Abbey

[BENN BACOT]

slsngr01@pacbell.net

Wow!!! I'm excited to hear from you and will send you phone through e-mail. You'll understand having discovered Abbey's musical side only recently I hunger to have had the chance to know her. Wish that I had know about her before she transitioned and shout her name as loud as I can to all that I can reach. I want to keep her catalog active and will always include one of her tunes in my shows. I sang this at Birdland in November. Vid on youtube.