At this point, Lee's major influence was Abbey Lincoln.
In the early 1990s he served as Abbey Lincoln's musical leader for seven years.
Abbey Lincoln doesn't sing a corny note; her mournful voice is a kind of truth machine.
I looked at Abbey Lincoln, whose skin is still flawless at 65, and smiled.
Weston had originally offered the role to Abbey Lincoln, but she declined.
I've thought about getting someone like Abbey Lincoln to come perform and having different soloists behind her.
Sometime in the last 10 years, Abbey Lincoln came into greatness as a jazz singer.
Abbey Lincoln died this day, August the 14th, 2010.
Abbey Lincoln said it really well once: 'All the young musicians are too busy learning to play jazz.
I was able to tell Abbey Lincoln in person how much her music moves me.