Description
Jutta Hipp had a strangely brief career, dropping out of music altogether shortly after emigrating to the United States. She studied painting in Germany and played jazz during World War II. When the Soviets took over East Germany, she moved with her family to Munich. Hipp played locally and in 1952, recorded withHans Koller. She led her own quintet in Frankfurt in 1953-1955 and recorded for several labels, including a session that was later released by Blue Note. Moving to New York in November 1955, Hipp played at the Hickory House for much of the first half of 1956, recording two trio albums for Blue Note. Although originally inspired byLennie Tristano, she was criticized at the time for being too influenced byHorace Silver; however, a studio album from July 1956 withZoot Simsfinds her showing a fairly original style.
At the Hickory House is a thoroughly appealing collection of lightly swinging small-combo jazz that draws equally from hard bop and soul-jazz. There’s a soulful lilt to Jutta Hipp’s playing that keeps it engaging and enjoyable. The rhythm section ofPeter Ind(bass) andEd Thigpen(drums) largely stay out of the way, letting Hipp dictate the tempo and mood of the pieces, and she has a knack for creating infectious, swinging interpretations of jazz and pop standards that are enjoyable and easy to listen to. Vol. 1 contains such staples as “Dear Old Stockholm,” “Billie’s Bounce,” “Mad About the Boy,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “These Foolish Things,” all of which are performed with verve and style, making the record a wonderful little gem. (via AllMusic)
Label: Blue Note, UMe
Series: Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, 180g
Reissued: 2024 / Original Release: 1956
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop, Hard Bop, Cool Jazz
File under: Blue Note Records
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