Lionel Hampton - You Better Know It

Styles: Vocal And Vibraphone Jazz 
Year: 1964
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:49
Size: 91,6 MB
Art: Front

(3:29)  1. Ring Dem Bells
(5:08)  2. Vibraphone Blues
(3:59)  3. Tempo's Birthday
(3:12)  4. Sweethearts on Parade
(5:34)  5. Moon over My Annie
(3:34)  6. Pick-A-Rib
(6:03)  7. Trick or Treat
(3:06)  8. Cute
(2:44)  9. A Taste of Honey
(2:55) 10. Swingle Jingle

Vibist Lionel Hampton's rhythmic abilities haven't been dulled by age, and he displayed his proficiency on this date, which includes the enjoyable bonus track "Moon Over My Annie." There was no wasted energy or unnecessary or exaggerated solos; just bluesy, assertive, muscular arrangements, accompaniment, and ensemble segments. Highlights included "Vibraphone Blues," "Trick or Treat" and "Swingle Jingle," in which Hampton shifted from vibes to piano. ~ Ron Wynn http://www.allmusic.com/album/you-better-know-it%21%21%21-mw0000623627

Personnel: Lionel Hampton (vocals, vibraphone, piano); Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Clark Terry (trumpet); Hank Jones (piano); Milt Hinton (bass); Osie Johnson (drums).

You Better Know It

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