Abbey Lincoln (Born Anna Marie Wooldridge)
August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010
Abbey Lincoln was an actress, jazz vocalist and songwriter who used her talents to raise awareness of the Civil Rights movement and racism in general. She was one of the earliest jazz singers who actually wrote their own songs. As an actress, she appeared in such films as Nothing But A Man, The Girl Can’t Help It, and Mo’ Betta Blues. During the ’60s, she was married to Max Roach and sang on his landmark recording, “We Insist – Freedom Now Suite.” Over the course of her long career, she collaborated with most of the biggest names in jazz. Abbey Lincoln was 80 when she passed away on August 14, 2010.
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