ABBEY LINCOLN — Wholly Earth (1998) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Lincoln's place among the pantheon of great jazz singers is undisputed, but this recording finds her voice past its best years. The ravages of time have taken their toll, and the result is pleasant but not her best work. The drop in strength is especially evident in the opening duet with a much younger Maggie Brown. Still, the album has many fine moments, such as an easy swinging "If I Only Had a Brain" and the sweet original "And It's Supposed to Be Love." Her band is particularly fine, especially pianist Marc Cary and Bobby Hutcherson on vibes. Tim Sheridan
Tracklist :
1     And It's Supposed to Be Love 5:12
Abbey Lincoln
2     Midnight Sun 8:23
Sonny Burke / Lionel Hampton / Johnny Mercer
3     Wholly Earth 6:01
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4     Look to the Star 6:42
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5     Another World 9:13
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6     Conversation With a Baby 6:36
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7     If I Only Had a Brain 5:33
Harold Arlen / E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
8     Another Time, Another Place 7:13
Benny Carter
9     Caged Bird 7:04
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10     Learning How to Listen 6:32
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Credits :
Bass – John Ormond (faixas: 2 to 8, 10), Michael Bowie (faixas: 1, 9)
Drums – Alvester Garnett
Flugelhorn – Nicholas Payton (faixas: 8)
Marimba – Bobby Hutcherson (faixas: 1)
Percussion – Daniel Moreno (faixas: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9)
Piano – James Hurt (faixas: 1, 9), Marc Cary (faixas: 2 to 8, 10)
Trumpet – Nicholas Payton (faixas: 4)
Vibraphone – Bobby Hutcherson (faixas: 2, 4, 8, 10)
Vibraphone, Marimba – Bobby Hutcherson (faixas: 5, 6, 9)
Vocals – Maggie Brown (faixas: 1, 9)
Vocals, Arranged By – Abbey Lincoln