While most famous for his work with the vibraphone, this session highlights Hampton’s versatility as a multi-instrumentalist. On Mai 1956 , he notably steps away from the vibes to showcase his unique, percussion-like piano style on tracks such as "" (a variation of the "12th Street Rag").
The "068" in your file name corresponds to the album's place in the anthology. This series was created to preserve and remaster recordings made in France by American jazz greats during the mid-20th century, an era when Paris served as a vital second home for the genre. BJ-Lionel_Hampton=Mai_956_(1956)-# 068.rar
: A high-energy opening track that sets the tone for the session. While most famous for his work with the
The group includes Eddie Chamblee on tenor saxophone, Ed Mullens on trumpet, and Billy Mackel on guitar. The rhythm section featured French bassist Paul Rovère and drummer Albert "June" Gardner . This series was created to preserve and remaster