Abbey Lincoln Smithsonian Interview Block 363 (Q12121)

The way Max Roach used to work with me. He would suggest people. He knows all these people. I don't know them. I didn't know Hank Jones. I knew who he was, but I'd never -- I didn't know Hank Jones. I never would have thought to call J.J. Johnson or Charlie Haden or Pat Metheny. He really enhances my life. He says, "Now, what do you think about so and so? " And if I say, "No," he'll say, "Okay ...