Tenderly
Lionel Hampton
Art Director: Sheldon Marks
Verve Clef Series MGV-8226
1957
Personnel on "Tenderly" and "Hallelujah": Lionel Hampton, Vibes; Oscar Peterson, Piano; Ray Brown, Bass and Buddy Rich, Drums
On Hamp's Boogie Boogie", "A Foggy Day", "Honeysuckle Rose", and "Indiana", Herb Ellis is added on Guitar.
From the back cover: It's been many years since 'Hamp' made his first record. (It was with Louis Armstrong in October of 1930.) He's traveled many a mile since then... As I dare-say have you... and I. But with Hamp it's all been good... and it's all been swinging'. Adored all over the world is he. A gentleman... A talent... A musician... But even over all of these... A great heart. And, like the body around it.. Man, it swings!
From Billboard - December 23, 1957: A loose, informal session notable for rapport among the players – B. Rich, O. Peterson, R. Brown, H. Ellis and Hampton. Latter is central and catalytic figure, with pleasing, building continuity in his extended solo stints, pushing his colleagues to better things. Taking lead rom Hamp, set has more of a swing feel than anything else, in spite of presence of modern players. Better sound and balance would have added appeal.
Tenderly
Hallelujah
Hamp's Boogie Boogie
A Foggy Day
Honeysuckle Rose
Indiana
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