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Few voices in American music history carry the power, conviction and spiritual authority of Mahalia Jackson. Recorded live at the legendary Newport Jazz Festival in 1958, Newport 1958 captures the “Queen of Gospel” in a remarkable performance that introduced many jazz and popular music listeners to the depth and emotional impact of traditional gospel music.

Backed only by her commanding voice and unwavering faith, Jackson delivers a powerful collection of spirituals and gospel standards that showcase why she remains one of the most influential singers of the twentieth century. The recording preserves the atmosphere of a historic festival appearance and documents a significant moment when gospel music shared the stage with some of the greatest names in jazz.

For collectors of gospel, spiritual music, African-American music history and vintage CBS pressings, this album represents an important and highly respected recording.

Genre

Gospel / Spiritual / Religious

Track Listing

Side One

• I’m On My Way
• A City Called Heaven
• It Don’t Cost Very Much
• Walk Over God’s Heaven
• The Lord’s Prayer

Side Two

• Didn’t It Rain
• God Is Real
• He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
• I’m Going To Live The Life I Sing About In My Song
• Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
• His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Pressing & Value Notes

An early CBS South African issue of Mahalia Jackson’s celebrated Newport Jazz Festival performance. Mahalia Jackson remains one of the most important and collectible figures in gospel music, and her live recordings continue to attract both gospel collectors and enthusiasts of historically significant vocal performances.

Albums from this period are particularly desirable because they capture Jackson at the height of her artistic powers and document one of the most influential gospel singers ever recorded.