Jubilee

Jubilee on vinyl: jazz, vocals and R&B from New York

In short: Jubilee was founded in New York in 1946 and became known from the late forties for doo-wop and rhythm & blues – with the Orioles, for example. In the fifties came jazz, singers and entertaining orchestral records. The Vinyl Room currently has 8 records on Jubilee.

From our stock

First pressings

New in

→ Charles Mingus · Hampton Hawes · Herb Geller · Jazz on vinyl

What makes Jubilee special?

A gem for jazz collectors: “Mingus Three” (1957), on which bassist Charles Mingus played in a trio with pianist Hampton Hawes and drummer Dannie Richmond. Saxophonist Herb Geller is here with “Stax Of Saxs”, Ethel Ennis from Baltimore with “Lullabies For Losers” and singer Matt Dennis with “Welcome Matt”.

Plus the colourful side of the fifties: Bobby Montez’ exotica on “Jungle Fantastique!”, Bobby Sherwood with melodies from “Pal Joey”, Dolph Traymon and a rhythm & blues collection.

FAQ

Where does Jubilee come from? From New York.

What is “Mingus Three”? A trio album by Charles Mingus with Hampton Hawes and Dannie Richmond, released in 1957.

What is exotica? Fifties easy listening with vibraphone, percussion and sounds of faraway places – in our stock, for example, Bobby Montez.

What do you have on Jubilee? Mostly records from the fifties – 8 records in all.