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

(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 2002. Lionel Hampton - Hamp - The Legendary Dec...

Includes both the iconic studio version with Illinois Jacquet and a high-energy 1945 live performance from Carnegie Hall. A full breakdown of the Carnegie Hall sessions

Some reviewers feel the excitement "drops somewhat" on the second disc as the focus shifts toward more pop-oriented hits and later recordings. Notable for show-stopping solos by a young Dizzy

Notable for show-stopping solos by a young Dizzy Gillespie and Arnett Cobb .

Generous tracklist that showcases Hampton's transition from swing to R&B; includes "historical significance" through early recordings of future jazz giants.