Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra - Sentimental Journey (1985) {2014 Japan 24-bit Remaster} [Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series]
Jazz / Big Band / Swing / Vibraphone / Vocal Jazz
| Features 24 bit
digital remastering. Comes with a mini description. I have always liked
the arrangements in Lionel Hampton & Orchestra recordings. They are
powerful, colorful and tasty. As the title 'Sentimental Journey'
implies, we're given Lionel Hampton & Orchestra versions of classic
standards. And we're blessed with the smooth and lovely vocals of Sylvia
Bennett. Made in 1985, the album credits Lionel Hampton for playing not
only the vibraphone but also the Yamaha DX-7 (for what? a vibraphone
sound? sounds great, though). If you mainly only like Lionel's solo
playing, you may not appreciate the big band focus of Lionel Hampton
& Orchestra recordings. Solos are shared, but there's a vibraphone
solo on every track, of course. |
