Abbey Lincoln

Tenth of twelve children, this show features an interview with vocalist, songwriter and actress Abbey Lincoln.  She co-starred with Sidney Poitier and Beau Bridges in 1968's For Love of Ivy and nominated for a Golden Globe Award (in 1969).  

Abbey Lincoln has performed and recorded with Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis...and just about every other jazz 'name'.

The interview is from 1997, Abbey (then 66) had just released her Verve album, "Who Used To Dance".

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