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| | That's Him | | | Music Artist : | | Abbey Lincoln | | Music Style : | | Traditional Vocal Pop | | Record Label : | | Ojc | | Release Date : | | 1991-07-01 | | Store Price : | | $11.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $11.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Strong Man
2. Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe
3. My Man
4. Tender as a Rose
5. That's Him
6. I Must Have That Man!
7. I Must Have That Man! [Take 3][*]
8. Porgy
9. Porgy [Take 1][*]
10. When a Woman Loves a Man
11. Don't Explain
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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Submitted on: 2009-08-29 |
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Abby Lincoln's voice is as unique as it is expressive. Over the years she has made recordings with some of the best musicians in the business. This record is outstanding. I had the privilege of hearing Abby Lincoln live in New Haven at the Festival of Arts and Ideas several years back, and her creative ideas and ability to interpret a melody haven't diminished over the years.
This record features Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, Wynton Kelly, and Paul Chambers. This is an outstanding line-up.
The first tune is one one of my favorites. It is entitled "Strong Man." It is refreshing in this day an age to hear someone sing "I am in love with a strong man." Today most men are portrayed in music as stupid, weak, or womanizing and sexist. This is a refreshing reminder of what real men are called to be.
The whole record is beautiful and beautifully recorded. "Porgy" is a real gem as well.
Sonny Rollins is brilliant on this record. His solos are sparse and he is a supporting role, but he fulfills it very competently.
Great record. |
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That's Him
Submitted on: 2003-02-22 |
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Riverside Records knew what they were doing when they released "That's Him". They had an unknown Abbey Lincoln backed up by a true powerhouse ensemble. It's hard to imagine a more formidable collection of musicians. Sonny Rollins on sax, Kenny Dorham on trumpet, Wynton Kelly on Piano and Paul Chambers on Bass. Each is a recognized legend. Ms. Lincoln tackles several selections usually associated with Billie Holliday. A formidable task which she manages well. Rather than try to copy Ms. Holliday's inimitable style, she offers her own interpretations. I was most impressed with "Strong Man" (my wife played it for me at our wedding} and "My Man". Ms. Lincoln's now signature phrasing and emotion is especially evident on "My Man". I must admit that I prefer Ms. Lincoln's interpretation to that of Ms. Holliday. I have to give this recording 5 stars for the following reasons:
1. Her supporting musicians are unmatched (even the missed notes by Sonny Rollins on the saxophone are priceless)
2. Abbey Lincoln is in my estimation the most expressive and emotional singer I have ever had the privilege of hearing.
3. The recording provides a window through which we can listen to some of the earliest incarnations of a vocal style which has influenced a great number of current Jazz singers
4. I Love Abbey Lincoln! |
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