{"product_id":"lionel-hampton-lionel-hampton","title":"Lionel Hampton – Lionel Hampton","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLionel Hampton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eLionel Hampton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eA vibrant showcase of swing-era energy and jazz virtuosity, \u003cem data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eLionel Hampton\u003c\/em\u003e captures the legendary vibraphonist and bandleader in full command of his exuberant style. Bursting with rhythm, melodic flair, and infectious momentum, the album highlights why Hampton remains one of the defining figures in jazz history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eKnown for pioneering the vibraphone as a lead jazz instrument, Hampton brought unmatched vitality to every performance. His playing combined dazzling technique with a joyous sense of swing, qualities heard throughout this collection - from the explosive drive of \u003cem data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eFlying Home\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eAirmail Special\u003c\/em\u003e to the sophisticated elegance of \u003cem data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eThe Man I Love\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eMoonglow\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eThe session balances hard-swinging ensemble work with moments of lyrical warmth, allowing Hampton’s personality to shine in every setting. Tracks like \u003cem data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eChina Boy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eOn The Sunny Side Of The Street\u003c\/em\u003e pulse with big-band spirit and improvisational freedom, while \u003cem data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eJe Ne Sais Pas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eGladys\u003c\/em\u003e reveal a more expansive and expressive side to the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eEnergetic, stylish, and endlessly entertaining, \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eLionel Hampton\u003c\/em\u003e is a reminder of the joy and spontaneity at the heart of classic jazz performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1527\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e1 Flying Home – 3:16\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e2 The Man I Love – 5:12\u003cbr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e3 Je Ne Sais Pas – 6:33\u003cbr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e4 The High And The Mighty – 3:08\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e5 China Boy – 6:20\u003cbr data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e6 On The Sunny Side Of The Street – 5:53\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e7 That Old Black Magic – 6:36\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e8 Moonglow – 5:56\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e9 Gladys – 7:45\u003cbr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e10 Airmail Special – 7:11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1527\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_rTICMVXQQ?si=APy0MLAfhw2LSVny\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53523964297558,"sku":"833 287-2","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_78ac0e16-48e9-4c19-b033-1a4f4ba0651e.jpg?v=1778232394","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/lionel-hampton-lionel-hampton","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}