This album captures Shirley Scott in her early career, exploring the soul-jazz sound that would define her. It features a blend of originals and standards, showcasing her Hammond B3 chops.
- "Hip Soul" was recorded on May 2, 1961, at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The album was released on November 1, 1961, by All About Jazz Records. It features a quartet including Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone.
- The album reached number 24 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart in 1962. It is considered an early example of the soul-jazz genre.
- The session for "Hip Soul" took place a few months after Scott's debut album, "Soul Sister," was released. This marked her second release for the All About Jazz label.
Shirley Scott was an American jazz organist. She was a prolific composer and performer throughout the 1960s and 70s.
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