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Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton spotlights a fiery hour-long concert from one of the most beloved bandleaders in jazz history. Hamp, the irrepressible king of entertainers, plays vibes, drums, piano, and sings and dances as he and his legendary big band absolutely delight this Belgian audience.
Featuring stalwart jazz soloists such as Andy McGhee, Art Hoyle, Billy Mackel, Lou Blackburn, Bobby Plater, Wilbert Hogan, and Eddie Williams, the Hampton Orchestra plays Hamp’s signature blend of jump blues, jazz, and rhythm ’n’ blues, whipping the audience into a frenzy. Hamp made it his mission to bring the joys of American music to the rest of the world and this DVD preserves an incredible example of his work for ages to come.
Live in Belgium - '58:
The High & The Mighty
Hamp’s Piano Blues
History Of Jazz
Hot Club Blues
I Found A New Baby
The Chase (Part I & II)
Brussels Sprouts
Sticks Ahoy
Gladys
"Hamp was the king of entertainers. He was like a circus master in the center of the ring. This was the greatest show on earth and the Europeans loved it like nobody else on the planet." Quincy Jones (from the foreword)
| Features | Source: Jazz Icons/Naxos |
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Naxos Records |
| Release Date: 9/30/2008 |
| Running Time: 58 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1958 | | Catalog ID: 2119012 | | UPC: 00747313901258 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: Natural sound | | Available Audio Tracks: English, Music, Natural sound | | Video: B&W |
| Cast & Crew | Lionel Hampton - Music Performer |
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