Mahalia Jackson ‎– Newport 1958 – Vinyl LP Record (VG+)

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Newport 1958 – Mahalia Jackson

Recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival

This powerful live recording captures Mahalia Jackson at the height of her influence, recorded at the legendary Newport Jazz Festival in 1958. Widely regarded as one of the most important gospel recordings ever released, this album documents a historic moment where gospel music fully crossed into the mainstream jazz world.

Mahalia’s commanding voice, emotional depth, and spiritual intensity are on full display, supported by a carefully curated selection of traditional gospel standards. The performance is both intimate and monumental, making this a cornerstone title for collectors of gospel, jazz history, and live recordings.

This copy is a South African pressing, identifiable by:

• CBS South Africa manufacturing credit on the rear

• Local pressing details consistent with South African distribution

Further details

• Artist: Mahalia Jackson

• Title: Newport 1958

• Format: Vinyl LP

• Label: CBS

• Pressing: South African pressing

• Recording type: Live (Newport Jazz Festival, 1958)

• Genre: Gospel / Spiritual / Jazz Vocal

• Notable tracks include:

  • Didn’t It Rain

  • Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho

  • He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands