Lionel Hampton Swinging At His Best
Lionel Hampton may not have been the first person to play the vibraphone, but he is widely acknowledged as the first to utilize it as a jazz instrument. Hampton, the "King of the Vibes" and one of the best-loved bandleaders of the swing era, lends his special magic to some of his most-memorable charts in rare, archival performances.Songs include Midnight Sun, Air Mail Special, Vibe Boogie, and Slide Hamp Slide, among many other Hampton favorites.No fan of jazz should be without LIONEL HAMPTON SWINGING AT HIS BEST.Song List:1  Midnight Sun  2  Flyin' Home  3  Lady Be Good  4  Who Cares  5  Beulah's Boogie  6  Love You Like Mad  7  Ding Dong Baby  8  Cobbs' Idea  9  Vibe Boogie  10  TV Special  11  Bongo Interlude  12  Air Mail Special  13  Slide, Hamp, Slide  14  Hamp's Idea