Stan Getz is featured on one of his final recordings on this excellent
Abbey Lincoln CD;
Getz's cool tenor fits in very well with
Lincoln's voice, making one wish that they had met up previously. With pianist
Hank Jones, bassist
Charlie Haden, drummer
Mark Johnson, and (on two songs)
Maxine Roach's viola completing the group, it is not surprising that
Lincoln sounds typically inspired. Actually, her version of "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" is a bit of a misfire with its dated lyrics (which should have been modified and altered to fit a female). However, "Bird Alone,"
Freddie Hubbard's "Up Jumped Spring" (given lyrics by
Lincoln), and five of her originals more than compensate. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow