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."