Bj-lionel_hampton=mai_956_(1956)-# 068.rar May 2026

Originally issued on two separate 10-inch LPs (labeled Mai 56 No. 1 and No. 2 ) by the Club Français du Disque , the collection was later consolidated for digital reissue. You can find the full tracklist and official credits for this release on platforms like Discogs and AllMusic . Lionel Hampton, Olympia, Paris, 1956! - Facebook

While most famous for his work with the vibraphone, this session highlights Hampton’s versatility as a multi-instrumentalist. On Mai 1956 , he notably steps away from the vibes to showcase his unique, percussion-like piano style on tracks such as "" (a variation of the "12th Street Rag"). BJ-Lionel_Hampton=Mai_956_(1956)-# 068.rar

: An 11-minute centerpiece that provides ample room for soloing. Originally issued on two separate 10-inch LPs (labeled

Recorded on , in Paris, this album captures the legendary vibraphonist during one of his prolific European tours. The Paris Session of May 1956 You can find the full tracklist and official