Lionel Hampton Story (Mini Lp Sleeve) [Box set, Import]

Lionel Hampton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 28, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set, Import
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Proper Box UK
• ASIN: B000051TPB
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,683 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #34 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > New York Blues

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Buzzin' Around With The Bee

2. Stompology

3. On The Sunny Side Of The Street

4. Piano Stomp (Shine)

5. Everybody Loves My Baby

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Royal Family

2. Flying Home

3. In The Bag

4. Loose Wig

5. Chop-Chop

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Punch & Judy

2. Slide, Hamp, Slide

3. Hey, Ba-Ba-Re-Bop

4. Pinetop's Boogie Woogie

5. On The Sunny Side Of The Street

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Stardust

2. Hamp's Got A Duke

3. 3 Minutes On 52nd Street

4. Goldwyn Stomp

5. Red Top

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The 92 recordings on this 4 CD set tell the story of bandleader, vibraphonist, pianist, drummer and all-around showman Lionel Hampton. The story of the oldest established orchestra in jazz history and of a career of monumental achievements. Includes 44 page booklet with rare photographs and track details. Additional artists include Dizzy Gillespie, Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Johnny Griffin, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Mingus and Benny Bailey. 2000 release. 4 standard jewel cases housed together in a deluxe slipcase.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Hampton Overview...Small Groups and Big Band!, October 12, 2008

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C. Fischer (Bloomington, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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Proper boxes in general represent fantastic value, considering both the depth of subject material, decent re-mastered sound, and and the provision of a detailed booklet with background information as well as discographies. The Lionel Hampton set covers the mid 30's with small groups to the early 50's with his big band ensembles and showcases Hamp, not only on the vibes, but also on the piano and drums. Because of the high quality of the other soloists as well, this set is essential for every lover of swing.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hamp., May 29, 2011

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DFVanhegan "Don Vanhegan" (Little Sandhurst) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent story as it is not just about Hamp. but it also incudes a great many other jazz greats.

Highly recommended.

5 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Flyin Home Lionel!!, August 14, 2005

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Brian F. Payton (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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I have to tell you Lionel Hampton has yet to be matched in talent, and drive on the "phones." Funny Story, it was Tito Puente the late and legendary " King of the Mambo" was the one who showed Lionel (by carefull persuation) the light of the "phones" and shuned him away from the piano. Unfortunatly not much was known on this subject of the two meeting but I believe they meet in the service or right after Tito was discharged for WW II. I can tell you Lionel, to me, is best know for His BIG version of "Flying Home". A bigger, badder version of the small groups version he did with Benny Goodman, and teddy wilson. Lionels closest match would have to be Red Narrvo form the 1930's, but still Mr. Hampton 's drive and moves on the stage has yet to be matched.