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...
This CD contains the material Hawkins recorded for Al Benson's Parrot label in Chicago. Discographical details about these tracks remain incomplete but it seems all items were made in Aug. 1953 -...
(2-CD set) Over a 50 year period, the rich sounds of fanfares, brass bands and large orchestras accompanied Brazil from the country's era of colonial influence to it's progression towards modernity,...
EU-only collection. The first twelve tracks on this release feature Lionel and his Big Band. With solid harmonies, full tonal texture and squared off rhythms. Lionel Hampton lifts his famous style to...
2019 live release. The band is comprised mainly of musicians who played with Lionel Hampton himself. The Lionel Hampton Estate, eager to have the Big Band reactivate, granted permission in March of...