Jutta Hipp was a jazz pianist of notable acclaim during the 1950s and holds the distinction of being a pioneering female figure in a genre largely dominated by men during that era. Born on February 4, 1925, in Leipzig, Germany, she developed a keen interest in jazz during the tumultuous years of World War II. After the war, Hipp immersed herself in the burgeoning jazz scene in Germany, quickly gaining a reputation for her cool jazz style influenced by Lennie Tristano and other contemporary greats.

Hipp's migration to the United States in 1955 marked the beginning of what would be a brief, but significant, chapter in the New York jazz scene. Her competence at the ivories caught the attention of esteemed jazz producer Alfred Lion of Blue Note Records, leading to recordings that have cemented her legacy within jazz music. Notable works include "Jutta Hipp with Zoot Sims," an exemplary display of her tasteful technique and melodious creativity, and the live recordings of her performances at The Hickory House, which capture the ambience and dynamism of her playing. Despite her withdrawal from the music industry in the late 1950s and her passing on April 7, 2003, Jutta Hipp's music continues to resonate with jazz enthusiasts. Her posthumous albums, such as "Lost Tapes" and the "Milestones of Jazz Legends" series, have helped to cement her status as an influential yet enigmatic figure within the jazz pantheon.

Genres

German Jazz

Latest Release

Milestones of Jazz Legends: Piano Divas, Vol. 7

Jutta Hipp

Album - 19 Tracks - Released October 4, 2019