Lionel Hampton With Dexter Gordon
Editorial Reviews The idea was Lionel Hampton's, and who else would be the most logical implementer of the idea? Hampton, after all, has already shown the way in a historic series of small combo recordings in a six-volume Bluebird set. These all-star dates, with participants ranging from Coleman Hawkins and Johnny Hodges to Dizzy Gillespie, have lost none of their zest and freshness through the years because Hampton knew whom to select and also knew how to create an easy mood that let everyone stretch out to a much larger extent than had been possible for these musicians at other recording sessions. There are sessions led by Teddy Wilson, Dexter Gordon, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Buddy Rich, Earl Hines, as well as a set by the Louis Armstrong Alumni, and sidemen include such distinctive players as Cozy Cole, George Duvivier, Milt Hinton, Woody Shaw, Hank Jones, Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Wess, and Frank Foster. Lionel Hampton plays on all these sessions, thereby adding his rhythmic assurance, infectious enthusiasm, and enormous generosity of the spirit to the proceedings. Gordon, born in 1923, grew up in Los Angeles, CA, where his father was a doctor whose patients included Duke Ellington and...
<"b00000jd713999"> From the Label
The concept of Who's Who In Jazz was as natural and inviting as a clear, invigorating spring day. Why not assemble an array of great jazz figures in relaxed settings and let them groove? Not only would the resultant music greatly enrich our permanent record of jazz, but sessions would also enable the rising number of jazz listeners in the 70's to really focus on a sizable number of the most influential and durable improvisers in the music.
<"b00000jd712999"> About the Artist
The ideal of many tenor sax players, Dexter Gordon in synthesizing the styles of Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, and Charlie Parker, was one of the first to transfer the characteristics of be-top to the tenor saxophone. His style paved the way for important tenor players in the 1950's, such as John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, who were both strongly influenced by Gordon.
<"b00000jd714999"> Album Description
Who's Who In Jazz presents Dexter Gordon with Lionel Hampton. This spectacular release features both Gordon and Hampton as well as Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass, Oliver Jackson on drums, and Candido on conga drums.
Lionel Hampton With Dexter Gordon
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Lionel Hampton With Dexter Gordon
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