The Greatest Jazz Song Ever Recorded... Ever - Stardust by Lionel Hampton part 2

This is part 2 of the legendary 1947 live recording of Stardust by Lionel Hampton, Charlie Shavers and Slam Stewart.

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• jazz
• lionel.hampton
• live
• 1947

[andersingram]

so beautiful

word up to all those who made a positive comment

boo sucks to all the youtube comments whinners

[SELMER1947]

Une anthologie du jazz en 15min...les 6 dernières minutes sont INOUBLIABLES !!!!!!

[Byldorf]

The LP is called "Gene Norman Presents Just Jazz", released in 1970 - according to my research. I haven't found any CDs with the same four tracks on.

[goneforeign1]

This 500 word limit is a pain.

I don't know if the album is still available, it would be worth checking, it could be under the name 'Just Jazz' or 'Stardust', it was produced by Norman Granz and has four long cuts, Stardust, One O'Clock jump, The Man I love and Lady be Good.

[goneforeign1]

This was recorded Aug 4, 1947 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, it was an unrehearsed extemporaneous session, the all stars were: Willie Smith alto, Charlie Shavers tpt, Corky Corcoran tenor, Slam Stewart bass, Barney Kessell gtr, Tommy Todd pft, Lee young dms, and of course Hamp on vibes. Special mention must go to Wilie Smith for his amazing alto solo opening in part 1 and to Lee Young for holding the beat throughout.

[goneforeign1]

One of the great jazz solos, Hamp comes roaring in at 2.10 min and picks his way through an amazing solo 'til about 3.40 mins where he kicks it up about 3 notches and starts playing in triple time, listen to his foot tapping vs the rhythm section's beat, he keeps scorching right to the finale with the band riffing behind him.

[anvilsring]

I've got this recording on tape and it is a masterpiece. Hamp plays the solo of his life on this one. Bless you for posting this critical piece of our music history!