The set is praised for its "meticulously restored sound quality" and a 23-page booklet that provides historical context. Album Overview Total Tracks 36 songs over 2 hours and 11 minutes Genres Big Band, Swing, Bebop, and Early R&B Notable Sidemen
Some reviewers feel the excitement "drops somewhat" on the second disc as the focus shifts toward more pop-oriented hits and later recordings. 2002. Lionel Hampton - Hamp - The Legendary Dec...
A full breakdown of the Carnegie Hall sessions Finding vinyl versions of these specific Decca sessions Hamp The Legendary Decca Recordings Of Lionel Hampton The set is praised for its "meticulously restored
(often cited as a 2002 or 2004 reissue of the 1996 compilation) is a comprehensive two-CD set that captures the peak of Hampton's big band and small group sessions for Decca. Critical Consensus Critical Consensus If you're looking to add this
If you're looking to add this to your collection, you can find it at retailers like Amazon or through collectors on Discogs . Comparing this to his earlier recordings
Notable for show-stopping solos by a young Dizzy Gillespie and Arnett Cobb .
Includes both the iconic studio version with Illinois Jacquet and a high-energy 1945 live performance from Carnegie Hall.