The music on the orchestral tracks was arranged and conducted by Alan Broadbent and Laurent Cugny.

It's Me is as strong as any entry in her half-century discography... Lincoln shows us again that she excels in being both a most memorable interpreter and an original singer/songwriter.

"[6] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings praised the title track and Cedar Walton's "The Maestro," where Barron's "genius shines out alongside Abbey's gift as a lyricist."

"[7] A writer for Billboard remarked: "When Abbey Lincoln sings, people listen, especially aspiring—as well as established—female vocalists... [she] vocalizes with authority; her husky, dark-tinged voice is drenched in melancholy, buoyant with joy and steeped in wisdom.

"[8] CMJ New Music Report's Tad Hendrickson wrote: "Through a myriad of colors, moods, emotions and her singular... vocal range... Lincoln comes closer to the spirit of Billie Holiday's music than any of her peers... [she] puts forth yet another strong effort... the album's highlight is the gospel-flavored title cut - the voice and piano arrangement is solid with exceptional performances by Lincoln and pianist Kenny Barron.