Hipp, Jutta (1925–2003)
Hipp, Jutta (1925–2003)
German-American jazz pianist. Born Feb 4, 1925, in Leipzig, Germany; died April 7, 2003, in Queens, NY.
Pianist with short but celebrated career, performed with saxophonist Hans Koller's band in Germany (1950s); formed own band in Munich(1953) and recorded album, New Faces-New Sounds From Germany; moved to US (1955); played at Hickory House jazz club for 6 months in NY (1956); through Blue Note Records, released albums: Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims and 2 vols. of Jutta Hipp at the Hickory House (1956); performed at Newport Jazz Festival (1956); retired from performing(1958); worked as painter and eventually dressmaker.
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