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Album · 1959

Hamp's Big Band

by Lionel Hampton

Released
1959
Label
Audio Fidelity
Catalogue no.
ST 90274
Tracklist
12 tracks
Length
44:42
Country
US

“Hamp's Big Band” is an album by Lionel Hampton, released in 1959 on Audio Fidelity. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 44:42. Jazz standards on the record include “Airmail Special”, “Flying Home” and “Red Top”. The line-up features Andrew McGhee (tenor saxophone), Arthur Hoyle (trumpet), Bobby Plater (alto saxophone), Clarence Watson (trombone) and Dave Gonzales (trumpet).

Who played on Hamp's Big Band

  • Andrew McGhee tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Arthur Hoyle trumpet all tracks
  • Bobby Plater alto saxophone all tracks
  • Clarence Watson trombone all tracks
  • Dave Gonzales trumpet all tracks
  • Donald Byrd trumpet all tracks
  • Ed Mullens trumpet all tracks
  • Ed Pazant alto saxophone all tracks
  • Eddie Williams trumpet all tracks
  • Herman Green tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Lawrence Burgan bass all tracks
  • Lionel Hampton vibraphone all tracks
  • Lonnie Shaw baritone saxophone all tracks
  • Lou Blackburn trombone all tracks
  • Wade Legge piano all tracks
  • Wade Marcus trombone all tracks
  • William "Billy" Mackel guitar all tracks
  • William “Cat” Anderson trumpet all tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Flying Home standard — Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton 4:53
  2. A2 Hey, Baba Re Bob 6:35
  3. A3 Hamp's Boogie Woogie — Milt Buckner, Lionel Hampton 5:29
  4. A4 Kidney Stew 2:34
  5. A5 Hamp's Mambo 3:17
  6. A6 Airmail Special standard — Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Mundy 2:58
  7. B1 Big Brass 3:24
  8. B2 Red Top standard — Lionel Hampton, Ben Kynard 3:28
  9. B3 Night Train — Jimmy Forrest 3:03
  10. B4 Elaine & Daffy 2:23
  11. B5 Cutter's Corner 3:03
  12. B6 Le chat noir 3:35

Production

  • Sidney Frey producer

More albums by Lionel Hampton

The Hamp in Paris – Volume 1 1954 · Felsted Lionel Hampton and the Just Jazz All Stars 1955 · GNP Crescendo Records Jam Session in Paris 1955 · EmArcy Lionel Hampton and His Giants 1956 · Norgran Records Hamp's Big Four 1957 · Verve Lionel Hampton '58 1958 · Verve Records, Inc. Hallelujah Hamp 1958 · Verve Records, Inc. Golden Vibes 1959 · Columbia The High And The Mighty 1959 · Columbia Silver Vibes (With Trombones And Rhythm) 1960 · Columbia Lionel at Malibu Beach 1961 · Jasmine Records The Fabulous Lionel Hampton And His All-Stars 1961 · Concert Hall

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Hamp's Big Band?

The line-up of Hamp's Big Band includes Andrew McGhee (tenor saxophone), Arthur Hoyle (trumpet), Bobby Plater (alto saxophone), Clarence Watson (trombone), Dave Gonzales (trumpet), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Ed Mullens (trumpet) and Ed Pazant (alto saxophone).

Which label released Hamp's Big Band?

Hamp's Big Band was released in 1959 on Audio Fidelity (ST 90274).

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