Abbey Lincoln Quote

I am the first instrument. I am the voice. I do not imitate other instruments. Other instruments imitate me.


From Jazz Voices (1983), edited by Kitty Grime


I am the first instrument. I am the voice. I do not imitate other instruments. Other instruments imitate me.

I am the first instrument. I am the voice. I do not imitate other instruments. Other instruments imitate me.

I am the first instrument. I am the voice. I do not imitate other instruments. Other instruments imitate me.

I am the first instrument. I am the voice. I do not imitate other instruments. Other instruments imitate me.