In 1953, Lionel Hampton arrived in Europe for the first time
with his big band. They created such a huge sensation and
the audience was so enthusiastic that a second tour was organised
the following year. Luckily many of these concerts were
recorded which enables us, half a century later, to redis cover
the incredible power and crazy swing of this exciting
big band! Jacques Morgantini allows us to discover the
legend of Lionel Hampton Live recordings with this 1953-1954
European Tour 2 CD boxset. Patrick Frémeaux

CD I (Sept. 1953) 1. Opener - 2. Oh Rock - 3. On The Sunny Side Of The Street – (Oct. 1954) 4. Star Dust - 5. How High The Moon - 6. Vibe Boogie / Flyin’ Home – (Nov. 1954) 7. Jam Blues - 8. Vibes Boogie - 9. How High The Moon - 10. Red Light Blues - 11. Set My Soul On Fire - 12. Rock Baby Rock - 13. Star Dust n° 2 - CD II (Nov. 1954) 1. Flyin’ Home - 2. Hamp’s Boogie Woogie / Hey Baba Re Bop - 3. The High And The Mighty / Tenderly - 4. Our Love Is Here To Stay – (Dec. 1954) 5. Vibes Boogie n° 2 - 6. Red Ribbon - 7. Jivin’ The Blues - 8. Fast Blues - 9. Drums Feature - 10. Again Flyin’ Home - Bonus track Autumn 1949, 11. Drums Battle With Curley