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Albert George Hibbler (August 16, 1915 – April 24, 2001) was an American baritone vocalist, who sang with Duke Ellington's orchestra before having several pop hits as a solo artist. Some of Hibbler's singing is classified as rhythm and blues , but he is best seen as a bridge between R&B and traditional pop music . [1]
Mar 20, 2021 · It has always been a painful irony for me when listening to this marvelous performance by vocalist Al Hibbler with Duke Ellington’s band, that while “Hib,” as he was known among his colleagues, sings so convincingly about being lucky, he had to deal with a major disability all through his life: he was blind.
America Swings: The Great Duke Ellington by Duke Ellington released in 1996. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
May 20, 2024 · Duke Ellington & His Orchestra with Al Hibbler - Don't Get Around Much Anymore. Darryn Ray Brott. 808 subscribers. Subscribed. 2. 61 views 1 day ago. Swing ...more.
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Albert George Hibbler (August 16, 1915 – April 24, 2001) was an American baritone vocalist, who sang with Duke Ellington's orchestra before having several pop hits as a solo artist. Some of Hibbler's singing is classified as rhythm and blues, but he is best seen as a bridge between R&B and traditional pop music.
Al Hibbler Sings Duke Ellington by Al Hibbler released in 1954. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Sep 17, 2008 · As a preeminent singer for Duke Ellington between 1943 and 1951, Al Hibbler earned his place in the jazz arena with a rich, supple baritone. Sightless since birth, he became the first blind...
