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Singers · 1930–2010

Abbey Lincoln

American singer (1930–2010)

Born: 6 August 1930
Chicago
Died: 14 August 2010
Manhattan
Country: United States
Active: 1956–
Record labels: Capitol Records, Enja Records, Candid Records, Riverside
Discography: 26 albums

Biography

Abbey Lincoln was a jazz musician who played voice. Abbey Lincoln was born on 6 August 1930 in Chicago and died on 14 August 2010 in Manhattan. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Capitol Records, Enja Records, Candid Records and Riverside. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “Abbey Lincoln’s Affair... A Story of a Girl in Love” (1957) to “Sophisticated Lady [Live (Remastered)]” (2022). Honours include Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame (1975) and NEA Jazz Masters.

Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010), known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s. Lincoln made a career out of delivering deeply felt presentations of standards, as well as writing and singing her own material.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Abbey Lincoln’s Affair... A Story of a Girl in Love 1957

That’s Him! 1957

It’s Magic 1958

Abbey Is Blue 1959

Moon Faced and Starry Eyed 1960

Straight Ahead 1961

People in Me 1973

Painted Lady 1980

Talking to the Sun 1984

A Tribute to Billie Holliday 1989

The World Is Falling Down 1990

You Gotta Pay the Band 1991

Abbey Sings Billie, Volume 2 1992

Devil’s Got Your Tongue 1992

Abbey Sings Billie 1993

When There Is Love 1993

Music is the Magic 1994 · Live

A Turtle’s Dream 1995

Who Used to Dance 1997

Wholly Earth 1998

It’s Me 2003

Over the Years 2004

Abbey Sings Abbey 2007

Sophisticated Abbey: Live at the Keystone Korner 2015 · Live

Love Having You Around: Live at the Keystone Korner, Vol. 2 2016 · Live

Sophisticated Lady [Live (Remastered)] 2022 · Live

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Abbey Lincoln play?

Abbey Lincoln is known for playing voice.

When and where was Abbey Lincoln born?

Abbey Lincoln was born 6 August 1930 in Chicago.

What are Abbey Lincoln's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Abbey Lincoln’s Affair... A Story of a Girl in Love (1957), That’s Him! (1957), It’s Magic (1958), Abbey Is Blue (1959) and Moon Faced and Starry Eyed (1960).

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