The World Is Falling Down

Abbey Lincoln Knew

There are not many songs suited to the casually catastrophic rhythms of 2025, but this is one. From Abbey Lincoln’s 1990 album of the same name, the song’s distinguished by a bittersweet wisdom, and a killing band. With arrangements by Ron Carter.

Charlie Haden - bass
Billy Higgins - drums
Jackie McLean, Jerry Dodgion - alto saxophone
Clark Terry on trumpet and flugelhorn

The song’s power and relevance increases with each passing day.