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
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
), and five of her originals more than compensate. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow