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Abbey Lincoln (born '''Anna Marie Wooldridge''' on August 6 , 1930 in Chicago, Illinois ) is a Jazz Vocalist , Songwriter , and Actress , who is widely respected for her writing skills. She is one of many singers influenced by Billie Holiday . She has had a very long and productive career. She continues to perform and can often be found at the Blue Note in New York City. With Ivan Dixon , she co-starred in '' Nothing But A Man '' (1964), an independent film written and directed by Michael Roemer . She also co-starred with Sidney Poitier and Beau Bridges in 1968's '' For Love Of Ivy ''.1 She sang on the famous '' We Insist! - Freedom Now Suite '' (1960) by jazz musician Max Roach and was married to him from 1962 to 1970 . 2 Abbey Lincoln also appears in the 1956 film '' The Girl Can't Help It ''. DISCOGRAPHY
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