This CD is a change of pace for
Abbey Lincoln. She interprets ten standards (plus four of her originals), all love songs performed as duets with pianist
Hank Jones. Although there is some social comentary, the emphasis is on male-female relationships and
Lincoln sounds more optimistic than usual. Among the more memorable selections are
Duke Ellington's "Black Butterfly," "The Nearness of You," "You Came a Long Way from St. Louis,"
Fats Waller's "Jitterbug Waltz" and "You Won't Forget Me." ~ Scott Yanow