Abbey Lincoln

Straight Ahead

Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead

02/22/1961 | Candid Records 

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All Music Guide Review

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." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Straight Ahead Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Straight Ahead
  • 5:24
  • Sound Clip for Straight Ahead from Straight Ahead


  • 2
  • When Malindy Sings
  • 4:05
  • Sound Clip for When Malindy Sings from Straight Ahead


  • 3
  • In the Red
  • 8:32
  • Sound Clip for In the Red from Straight Ahead


  • 4
  • Blue Monk
  • 6:39
  • Sound Clip for Blue Monk from Straight Ahead


  • 5
  • Left Alone
  • 6:48
  • Sound Clip for Left Alone from Straight Ahead


  • 6
  • African Lady
  • 3:46
  • Sound Clip for African Lady from Straight Ahead


  • 7
  • Retribution
  • 3:50
  • Sound Clip for Retribution from Straight Ahead


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