Artist: Lionel Hampton
Genre: Jazz
Lionel Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader who popularized the vibraphone as a jazz instrument. His virtuosic technique and energetic performances made him one of jazz's most exciting entertainers. Hampton played with Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman before leading his own successful big band for over 50 years. His composition 'Flying Home' became a signature piece featuring exciting solos that anticipated rhythm and blues. Hampton's bands launched careers of numerous musicians including Quincy Jones, Charles Mingus, and Dinah Washington. His showmanship combined with genuine musical excellence made him beloved by audiences worldwide. Hampton's contribution to jazz vibraphone technique and big band entertainment established him as one of the music's most important figures.
Lionel Hampton vinyl records (37)
LIONEL HAMPTON At The Vibes (1964 US 6-track stereo vinyl LP front pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve has minor discolouring to the mainly white back whilst the front remains bright and vibrant & the vinyl appears seldom played. S-3077) Track Listing: 1 Flying Home 2 June Moon 3 Autumn 4 Starry Night 5 Out Of Gas 6 Short Of Breath
£12.00 used
LIONEL HAMPTON Hamp The Champ (1986 German 13-track vinyl LP includes Piano Stomp Shoe Shiners Drag Jivin With Jarvis and others picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CL89806) Track Listing: A1 Whoa Babe A2 On The Sunny Side Of The Street A3 Piano Stomp (Shine) A4 Dont Be That Way A5 Im In The Mood For Swing A6 Shoe Shiners Drag B1 Muskrat Ramble B2 Shufflin At The Hollywood B3 When Lights Are Low B4 Hot Mallets B5 Flying Home B6 Jivin With Jarvis B7 Three-Quarter Boogie
£12.00 used
LIONEL HAMPTON Star Dust (1976 Dutch 19-track double vinyl LP tracks recorded with His Orchestra Sax Section and Quintet gatefold picture sleeve with photo collage. The sleeve shows little wear and the vinyl is Excellent with just the odd light hairline which has little or no impact on play Track Listing: Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Stur Dust Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section The More I See You Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Wailin At The Trianon Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section My Funny Valentine Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Patricias Boogie Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section The High And The Mighty Lionel Hampton And His Quintet Panama Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section The Nearness Of You Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section Vibraholiday Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Paulettes Boogie Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section Round Midnight Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section Just You Just Me Lionel Hampton And His Quintet Memories Of You Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Mark VII Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra One Note Samba Lionel Hampton And His Quintet Blue Moon Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra Hi-Fly Lionel Hampton And His Quintet I Cant Get Started Lionel Hampton And His Sax Section Satin Doll
£14.00 used
LIONEL HAMPTON Lionel Hampton Volume 2 (1983 UK 4-track vinyl LP recorded in Paris 1953 with Walter Williams Monk Motgomery Mezz Mezzrow and others picture sleeve JR126) Track Listing: September In The Rain Free Press Oui Always Walkin At The Trocadero
£12.00 used
LIONEL HAMPTON Alive and Jumping (Late 70s/ 80s French Issue 8-track vinyl LP matte picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light shelfwear with a very small 1 seam split to the top whilst the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Side A A1. Avalon 3:35 A2. Midnight Sun 6:30 A3. How High The Moon 5:05 A4a
£12.00 used
LIONEL HAMPTON Just Jazz Concert (1973 French 6-track vinyl LP recorded at the Civic Auditorium 1947 picture sleeve. The sleeve is still in its opened shrinkwrap and the vinyl has little sign of play LDM.30199) Track Listing: Blues Hamps Boogie Woogie Flying Home Perdido Thats My Desire Central Avenue Breakdown
£12.00 used
LIONEL HAMPTON Heres Gates (1963 UK 8-track Mono LP also featuring Betty Carter & Irma Curry front laminated picture sleeve. The flimsy sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of laminate lift on the front & the vinyl is superb with few signs of play NW/5019) Track Listing: 1. TV Special 2
£14.00 used