Hi
a new review for last fantastic Lionel's CD on air on
RADIOVINILEMANIA in Italy!!!!!!!!

http://www.vinilemania.net/vLIONELHAMPTON.htm

AWESOME!!!!

Ciao P

Courtesy: http://www.allaboutjazz.com

There Will Never Be Another You
Lionel Hampton | Out of Sight Music (2006)
By Jim Santella

Recorded in 1989 and featuring vocalist Sylvia Bennett, this studio
performance captures Lionel Hampton in action with a big band,
tearin' up those swingin' vibes. Hampton's 1989 band arrangements
are outstanding. They pull everyone together, lifting each section
up to its assigned role in support of the vibraphonist's featured
spot. He carries each selection with vigor. Reeds and brass pack
plenty of power, while the rhythm section swings. The use of
electric bass and congas lend a contemporary charm to the band's
sound, which merges well with the leader's animated performance.

Both the CD and the DVD in this package are being released this year
for the first time. As its title suggests, this homage to a jazz
legend demonstrates how unique he was. Hampton brought us great jazz
for over sixty years. He also provided a learning ground for
countless jazz stars and mentored many up-and-coming artists.

Sylvia Bennett, who sings six selections on this CD program and
provides commentary on the companion DVD, fits the characteristics
of the Hampton band well. The swing and bounce in her voice carries
a complementary charm. Several of her selections are pop-oriented,
bringing a decidedly different approach to the Hampton organization.
She's even integrated Hampton's spoken comments as sound bites on a
remix of "You Make My Heart Sing," which brings out the goosebumps.


The DVD portion of the album provides samples from each of the
songs, as well as commentary from Sylvia Bennett and producer Hal
Batt. Hampton is seen performing and speaking as the scenes shift
from concert venues to the Miami studio, Hampton's New York
apartment, and even Reagan's inaugural, with footage of Hampton,
Bennett and several of the nation's VIPs. Representing a half-hour
video tribute to Lionel Hampton, the DVD portion of There Will Never
Be Another You complements this welcome big band album.



Track listing: Just One of Those Things; There Will Never Be Another
You; Cookin' in the Kitchen (Jumpin' at the Mudhole); Sweet Man of
Mine; Beulah's Boogie; Bill Bailey; It Might as Well Be Spring;
Together; Red Top; Please Love Me; Someday; You Make My Heart Sing;
You Make My Heart Sing (remix).

Personnel: Lionel Hampton: vibraphone, synthesizer; Sylvia Bennett:
vocals; Mike Lewis: conductor; Hal S. Batt: keyboards, guitar, bass;
Bobby Pancoast: keyboards; Neil Bonsanti, Billy Ross, Chip McNeil,
Jeff King: saxophone; Whit Sidener: baritone saxophone; Jim Hacker,
Brett Murphy, Tony Luschen, John Georgini: trumpet; Phil Gray, Tom
Darling, Dana Teboe, Greg Cox: trombone; Sammy Figueroa: percussion;
Dave Hardman, Gary Kujack: drums.

Style: Big Band