The Chronological Classics: Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra 1939-1940

Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra

The Chronological Classics: Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra 1939-1940

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. When Lights Are Low 2:15 2. One Sweet Letter From You 3:21 3. Hot Mallets 2:17 4. Early Session Hop 2:42 5. I'm on My Way From You 3:09 6. Haven't Named It Yet 2:59 7. The Heebie Jeebies Are Rockin' the Town 2:44 8. The Munson Street Breakdown 3:18 9. I've Found a New Baby 2:54 10. I Can't Get Started 2:56 11. Four or Five Times 2:50 12. Gin for Christmas 2:32 13. Dinah 2:45 14. My Buddy 2:48 15. Singin' the Blues 2:55 16. Shades of Jade 3:27 17. Till Tom Special 3:24 18. Flying Home 2:59 19. Save It, Pretty Momma 3:24 20. Tempo and Swing 3:23 21. House of Morgan 3:12 22. I'd Be Lost Without You 3:03 23. Central Avenue Breakdown 3:04 24. Jack the Bellboy 2:50
Historical Archive
The Chronological Classics: Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra 1939-1940 showcases the vibrant and innovative sound of jazz during the late 1930s and early 1940s. This album features a collection of recordings that highlight Hampton's virtuosic vibraphone playing and the dynamic arrangements that characterized his orchestra. It captures a pivotal moment in jazz history, where big band sounds began to incorporate more improvisation and individual expression, solidifying Hampton's legacy as a key figure in the genre.