Who Used to Dance

by Abbey Lincoln

Overview

Abbey Lincoln, 65 at the time of this recording, still had a reasonably strong voice at this point in her career, and although she showed signs of mellowing now and then, she was still capable of performing fiery musical statements. This Verve release mostly emphasizes slow tempos and melancholy moods. The nostalgic "Who Used to Dance" (featuring Savion Glover's tapdancing) is a highlight, and "Street of Dreams" works well, although "Mr. Tambourine Man" is not too essential. Six different saxophonists (five of them altoists) appear on the date (usually one on a song), and despite the diversity in styles (from Steve Coleman to Frank Morgan), their subsidiary roles and respectful playing find them all sounding fairly similar. An interesting but not overly essential outing. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/22/1997
Label:	Universal Distribution / Verve
UPC:	0731453355927
Rank:	147054

Tracks

1. Love Has Gone Away
2. Who Used to Dance
3. Love Lament
4. Mr. Tambourine Man
5. When Autumn Sings
6. Love What You're Doin' Down There
7. Street of Dreams
8. I Sing a Song
9. The River

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Abbey Lincoln   Primary Artist,Vocals
Marc Cary   Guest Artist,Piano
Rodney Kendrick   Guest Artist,Piano
Graham Haynes   Guest Artist,Cornet
Justin Robinson   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Oliver Lake   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Steve Coleman   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Frank Morgan   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Savion Glover   Guest Artist
Bazzi Bartholomew Gray   Vocals (Background)
Taru Alexander   Drums
Michael Bowie   Bass
Arthur Green   Vocals (Background)
Aaron Walker   Drums,Percussion
Julien Lourau   Sax (Tenor)
Alvester Garnett   Drums

Technical Credits

Rick Applegate   Engineer
Jay Newland   Mastering
Jean-Philippe Allard   Producer
Sam M. Lewis   Composer
Savion Glover   Dance,Dancer
Richard Berry Lynch   Composer
Carol Friedman   Photography
Victor Young   Composer
Bob Dylan   Composer
Abbey Lincoln   Composer,Arranger
Patrice Beausejour   Art Direction
Samuel M. Lewis   Composer
Brook South   Assistant Engineer
Adger Cowans   Photography