Jutta Hipp Quintet – New Faces -New Sounds From Germany Blue Note 75 Ann New 10"
Jutta Hipp Quintet – New Faces - New Sounds From Germany 10" Vinyl Mono OOP Blue Note 75 Anniversary Edition 2015 Remastered by Bernie Grundman
Brand New Factory Sealed. Recorded Apr. 24, 1954 in Frankfurt
Jutta Hipp (February 4, 1925 – April 7, 2003) was a pianist and composer. Born in during the , Hipp initially listened to jazz in secret, as it was not approved of by the authorities. After , she became a refugee, often lacking food and other necessities. By the early 1950s, she was a touring pianist and soon led her own bands. Critic heard Hipp perform in Germany in 1954, recorded her, and organized her move to the United States the following year. Club and festival appearances soon followed, as did album releases.
For reasons that are unclear, Hipp's last recording was in 1956. She started working in a clothing factory, and ultimately cut herself off from the music world. She remained in the United States, and worked for the clothing company for 35 years