Lionel Hampton's small-group swing sessions of 1937-41 were consistently brilliant but unfortunately the current Bluebird CD reissue program has issued these performances in almost random fashion on three separate CDs, leaving out many strong sides and often dividing up sessions between two overlapping CDs. The second volume has a little of this and a little of that including a hot session featuring altoist Johnny Hodges, a few of tenor-saxophonist Chu Berry's best performances (particularly "Sweethearts on Parade") and the ...
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Lionel Hampton's small-group swing sessions of 1937-41 were consistently brilliant but unfortunately the current Bluebird CD reissue program has issued these performances in almost random fashion on three separate CDs, leaving out many strong sides and often dividing up sessions between two overlapping CDs. The second volume has a little of this and a little of that including a hot session featuring altoist Johnny Hodges, a few of tenor-saxophonist Chu Berry's best performances (particularly "Sweethearts on Parade") and the alternate take of "When Lights Are Low" but this CD is primarily for beginners; it'll drive Hampton collectors crazy. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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