VINTAGE HAMPTON is a compilation of very rare recordings featuring the great vibraphonist/big band leader’s collaborations with some of the all-time great instrumental stylists.
Personnel: Lionel Hampton (vibraphone); Dexter Gordon (soprano & tenor saxophones); Lucky Thompson (soprano saxophone); Ricky Ford, Coleman Hawkins, Paul Jeffrey (tenor saxophone); Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone); Thad Jones, Woody Shaw, Clark Terry, Jack Walrath (trumpet); Peter Matt (French horn); J.J. Johnson (trombone); Earl Fatha Hines, Hank Jones, Barry Kiener, Bob Neloms, Teddy Wilson (piano); Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar); George Duvivier, Milt Hinton, Charles Mingus, Arvell Shaw, Tom Warrington (bass); Oliver Jackson, Osie Johnson, Buddy Rich, Danny Richmond, Grady Tate, Teddy Wilson Jr. (drums); Candido (congas).
Peggy’s Blue Skylight 5:15
Apple Core 6:16
Lullaby Of Birdland 4:16
Take The “A” Train 6:10
Midnight Blues 3:42
The Man I Love 7:41
Blues For Gates 8:03
Fatha Meets Gates 5:16
As Long As We’re Here 10:02
Fables Of Faubus 6:11
Blues For Gerry 8:31