Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58

Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2008

Runtime

0h 58m

Genres

Music

User Score

90%

Original Title

Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58

Description

Lionel Hampton takes the stage in Belgium in this concert film from 1958 that showcases the multitalented jazz musician's dazzling skills on drums, piano, vibes, vocals -- and even dancing. Backed by a stellar orchestra that includes soloists Andy McGhee, Billy Mackel and Lou Blackburn, Hampton wows his Belgian audience with "Brussels Sprouts," "The High and the Mighty," "Hot Club Blues," "The Chase," "Hamp's Piano Blues" and more.