album · May 22, 1957

After the Lights Go Down Low

Al Hibbler

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2008 Classic RecordsSee this day

jazzrhythm and blues

Hibbler's 1957 solo album, 'After the Lights Go Down Low,' is a prime example of his smooth vocal stylings bridging jazz and R&B. The album showcases his signature deep baritone on a collection of popular standards and bluesy numbers.

• The album was reissued in 2008 by Classic Records.
• It was released on May 22, 1957.
• The album is categorized under jazz and rhythm and blues genres.

Al Hibbler was a jazz singer known for his distinctive, deep baritone and scat singing, as well as his work with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. This 1957 release came during his solo career, after his departure from Ellington and as he was establishing himself as a frontman.