Al Hibbler
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Biography
[Edit]Not just a distinctive singer but a true vocal wonder, Al Hibbler featured with Duke Ellington's Orchestra throughout the 1940s and recorded a few hits ("Unchained Melody," "After the Lights Go Down Low," "He") on his own for Decca and Atlantic during the '50s and '60s. His frequent use of a Cockney accent and non-subtle growling techniques kept listeners on their toes though, far from a novelty act, Hibbler's voice was strong, emotive, and masculine, with a steady vibrato that carried every record he made.
Born blind in Mississippi, he began singing early on and sang soprano in the choir of a school for the blind after moving to Little Rock at the age of 12. Inspired by lush ballad singers like Bing Crosby and Russ Columbo, Hibbler's voice soon deepened and he began singing the blues at area roadhouses. After winning a talent contest in Memphis, he joined Jay McShann and His Orchestra in 1942 and debuted with Duke Ellington's Orchestra just one year later, replacing Herb Jeffries. One of the most important singers Ellington ever showcased, Hibbler appeared on a range of Ellington standards including "Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear from Me," "Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues," "Don't Be so Mean to My Baby," and "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So." He spent a total of eight years with Ellington's band, finally leaving in 1951 after Ellington refused to raise his salary by $50.
After quickly signing to Verve, Hibbler continued to record with excellent musicians (Harry Carney, Count Basie, Gerald Wilson) for his initial solo work, and in 1954 released an LP of old favorites entitled Al Hibbler Sings Duke Ellington. One year later, he signed a big contract with Decca and hit the pop charts in a big way with two million-selling singles, "Unchained Melody" and "He," spotlighting his idiosyncratic (to say the least) delivery, which veered from growling vocals to a carefully studied, almost Cockney accent only occasionally enforced. In 1956, Hibbler hit the Top Ten again with "After the Lights Go Down Low," but it proved to be his last hit.
By the late '50s, Hibbler had begun taking an interest in the civil-rights movement. While other major artists gave generously to the cause, Hibbler actually marched with protesters and was arrested twice, once in New Jersey in 1959 and again in Alabama in 1963 (after he led an anti-segregation protest). Though the major labels backed away from the potential controversy of owning his contract, Hibbler did gain support from an important source — Frank Sinatra signed him to Reprise and released an LP, Monday Every Day, in 1961. Hibbler recorded very sparingly after that. He collaborated with Rahsaan Roland Kirk on a 1972 LP for Atlantic (A Meeting of the Times), but resurfaced only occasionally during the '80s and '90s for recordings or special performances.
Title: Al Hibbler Sings the Blues - Monday Every Day
Artist: Al Hibbler
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Pop
Title: After the Lights Go Down Low (Remastered) - Single
Artist: Al Hibbler
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Pop
Title: Della Reese & Gloria Lynne
Artist: Al Hibbler, DELLA REESE, Gloria Lynne
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop
Title: After the Lights Go Down Low
Artist: Al Hibbler
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Pop
Title: A Meeting of the Times
Artist: Al Hibbler, Roland Kirk
Genre: Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Avant Garde Metal, Pop
Title: Big Boy Blues (feat. Bill Doggett & His Orchestra)
Artist: Al Hibbler, Jimmy Rushing
Genre: Blues
Collections
Title: Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Jazz Vocal Gems
Genre: Jazz
Title: Hits of the Fifties 1
Genre: Alternative
Title: The Big Band Christmas Spectacular
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Swingin' with Santa! Vintage Christmas Jazz
Genre: World Music
Title: Essential Christmas Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: America's Greatest Hits 1956, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: America's Greatest Hits 1956, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Rare Vintage Christmas Songs & Carols
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Jukebox Favourites - Best of Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: Classic Hollywood Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies Mega Hits of the Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: Jazz of the 40's
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Classic Hits From the 50s
Genre: Pop
Title: Britain's Greatest Hits 1955
Genre: Pop
Title: Vintage Christmas Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Best Of The Vocal
Genre: Jazz
Title: Blues, Boogie & Rhythm Christmas
Genre:
Title: Christmas Cocktail Classics
Genre:
Title: Gangsters, Guns, & Molls! Jazz of the 1940's
Genre: Jazz
Title: Greatest R&B Hits of 1952, Vol. 7
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: 50's Hits Volume 4
Genre: World Music
Title: Greatest R&B Hits of 1940-1945, Vol. 4
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: U.S. R&B Chart No. 1 Songs 1955-57
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1955 Volume 2
Genre: Pop
Title: The Leopard Lounge Presents: The Jazz Singers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Traditional Jazz Christmas
Genre: Jazz
Title: Christmas Goes Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vocal Jazz 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: American Crooners
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: The Very Best of 50's
Genre: Jazz
Title: Atlantic Top 60: R&B Grooves
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Christmas Music for the Holiday Party
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Our Best No 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Friendly Persuasion, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: White Christmas (The Interpretations)
Genre:
Title: Vintage Music Collectors Series CD 14
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: 1955 Top 30
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: 200 No. 1 Hits (CD6)
Title: My Kind Of Music: A Fine Romance
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: 100 Hits Fabulous 50s (CD5)
Title: Atlantic Blues 49-70 (CD4)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues
Title: The R&B Years 42-45: Vol. 2 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Jumpin' Like Mad; Cool Cats & Hip Chicks (CD2)
Genre: Blues
Title: The Leopard Lounge Original Album Series (CD2)
Genre: Jazz
Title: 70's Jazz Mix
Title: The Kings And Queens Of Cool
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Blues Classics
Title: 1950s R&B Hits 2019
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: It Might As Well Be Spring - Jazz Classics
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: The Unchained Melody (29 Killer Versions!)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock & Roll, Pop
Title: Blues Straight Up
Genre: Blues
Title: Golden Years 1948-1957 · The Hits From A To Z ·, Vol. 22
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Featuring albums
Title: The Complete RCA Victor Mid-Forties Recordings (1944-1946)
Artist: Duke Ellington
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of the Complete RCA Victor Mid-Forties Recordings (1944-1946)
Artist: Duke Ellington
Genre: Jazz