German jazz pianist Jutta Hipp is one of the most intriguing yet little-known figures in Blue Note history, a unique and short-lived presence on the NYC jazz scene of the mid-1950s. Following Blue Note's 1954 release of the 10" LP New Faces – New Sounds from Germany recorded in Frankfurt, Hipp moved to the U.S. with the aid of critic Leonard Feather and in 1956 recorded two more Blue Note dates: the charming two-volume live albums At the Hickory House and the sublime studio session Jutta Hipp with Zoot Sims. The Hickory House recordings, captured on a single April evening at the NYC club, found Hipp in a trio accompanied by bassist Peter Ind and drummer Ed Thigpen. Volume 1 presents a well-selected set of jazz standards (including "I'll Remember April" and "Dear Old Stockholm") and bebop themes (Charlie Parker's "Billie's Bounce" and Tadd Dameron's "Lady Bird") that serve as a showcase of her hip, lightly swinging style.
This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
...a wonderful little gem. -Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AllMusic.com, 4/5 stars
Features
• Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
• 180g Vinyl LP
• Mono
• All-Analog Pressing
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from Original Analog Tapes
• Manufactured at Optimal in Germany
Musicians
Jutta Hipp piano
Peter Ind bass
Ed Thigpen drums
Selections
Side I:
1. Take Me in Your Arms
2. Dear Old Stockholm
3. Billie's Bounce
4. I'll Remember April
5. Lady Bird
Side II:
1. Mad About the Boy
2. Ain't Misbehavin'
3. These Foolish Things
4. Jeepers Creepers
5. The Moon Was Yellow