A1: Just Blues () A2: Violets For Your Furs () A3: Down Home () B1: Almost Like Being In Love () B2: Wee-Dot () B3: Too Close For Comfort ()
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180gr.
Description:
Labelcode IMT5063402.1 (DOL889H)
"With Zoot Sims" is a classic LP that captures a rare and inspired collaboration between German jazz pianist Jutta Hipp and the distinctive American tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims. Recorded in an intimate small-group setting, the album presents straight-ahead jazz with a relaxed swing feel, lyrical improvisations and a warm, club-like atmosphere. Hipp's clear, rhythmically assured piano playing creates a solid and elegant foundation, while Sims' melodic, airy tenor lines glide over the top, resulting in a dialogue that feels both spontaneous and perfectly balanced. The track selection focuses on well-chosen standards and bluesy pieces that highlight Hipp's understated sophistication and Sims' effortless sense of swing, making this LP a timeless listen for fans of classic 1950s jazz.
This edition from Dol offers a carefully produced vinyl pressing aimed at listeners who value both sound quality and presentation. Dol is known for making influential jazz recordings accessible again on LP, focusing on solid pressing quality and attractive artwork so that important sessions remain available to a wide audience of collectors and new listeners alike. "With Zoot Sims" fits perfectly into that philosophy: a historically important yet enjoyable album, reissued in a format that respects the character of the original while providing a reliable, easy-to-find version for contemporary vinyl enthusiasts.
At the heart of the record stands Jutta Hipp, one of the first notable European women in modern jazz piano and a key figure of post-war German jazz. Renowned for her clear touch, subtle swing and modern harmonic language, she built a reputation in the 1950s for her club work and recordings, especially for her ability to combine cool-jazz elegance with emotional depth. Her collaboration with leading American musicians such as Zoot Sims helped to bring her playing to an international audience and remains one of the highlights of her recorded legacy. "With Zoot Sims" documents Hipp at a particularly inspired moment, capturing her interaction with a top-level U.S. saxophonist and securing her place in jazz history as a distinctive, forward-thinking pianist whose work still sounds fresh today.
