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

The "068" in your file name corresponds to the album's place in the anthology. This series was created to preserve and remaster recordings made in France by American jazz greats during the mid-20th century, an era when Paris served as a vital second home for the genre.

The recording features a blend of his regular touring band and top-tier European talent: BJ-Lionel_Hampton=Mai_956_(1956)-# 068.rar

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 The "068" in your file name corresponds to

The group includes Eddie Chamblee on tenor saxophone, Ed Mullens on trumpet, and Billy Mackel on guitar. The rhythm section featured French bassist Paul Rovère and drummer Albert "June" Gardner . 1 and No

The tracks are characterized by a "long, open-ended groove" reminiscent of the 1950s jam sessions Hampton was famous for in the United States. Featured Tracks

: An updated version of the W.C. Handy standard featuring a vocal performance by Hampton. The Jazz in Paris Legacy