Lionel Hampton - Big Bands Swingin Years: Lionel Hampton - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Lionel Hampton, the master of the jazz vibraphone, is one of the most important figures in jazz history, with a career that spanned almost seven decades, working with such luminaries as Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker and Quincy Jones. This rare, late-sixties recording features a handful of Hamp's original compositions and a nice rendition of Burt Bacharach's InchClose to YouInch featuring a female vocalist. All selections newly remastered.

Lionel Hampton, the master of the jazz vibraphone, is one of the most important figures in jazz history, with a career that spanned almost seven decades, working with such luminaries as Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker and Quincy Jones. This rare mid-sixties recording finds Hamp in fine form, performing classic tunes from Ellington, Gershwin, Jobim and others. The album closes with InchFlying Home,Inch Hamp's signature tune from his days with the Benny Goodman orchestra. All selections newly remastered.

Founded in 1977 by Lionel Hampton, the Who's Who in Jazz tag existed as a means to present to the world the best musicians that the jazz world had to offer. With Lionel chairing the recording sessions (and also featuring on several of the sessions himself), these recordings have truly earned their title featuring jazz greats such as Buddy Rich, Charles Mingus, Terumasa Hino, Sonny Stitt, Teddy Wilson, Stéphane Grappelli and Dave Brubeck, amidst the many others. Released in 1977 this studio album sees Hampton invite George Duvivier (bass), Grady Tate (drums), Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar), Hank Jones (piano) and Candido (congas) to showcase some truly great performances across an array of classic jazz compositions including 'Ain't Misbehavin', 'Satin Doll' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)'. Tracklisting 1. Satin Doll 2. Mr. PC 3. I Wish You Love 4. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 5. Memories of You 6. Old Man River 7. How High the Moon 8. Sleepy Time Down South 9. Ain't Misbehavin'. Album Tracks 1. Satin Doll 2. Mr. PC 3. I Wish You Love 4. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 5. Memories of You 6. Old Man River 7. How High the Moon 8. Sleepy Time Down South 9. Ain't Misbehavin'