Lionel Hampton Small Combos

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Album: Lionel Hampton's Small Combos, part of the "Giants of Jazz" series. This album features Lionel Hampton early in his career, leading some of the most important groups from the late swing era. It includes vocal performances by Lionel Hampton and highlights his distinctive vibraphone sound on tracks such as "China Stomp" and "High Society". The album features collaborations with notable musicians including Dizzy Gillespie, Chu Berry, Benny Carter, and others. It is considered a precursor to 1940s jump blues and offers high-quality combo swing listening. CD with minor signs of use See my other listings