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Saturday, June 13, 2020

You Better Know It!!! - Lionel Hampton

Taste Of Honey
You Better Know It!!!
Lionel Hampton
With Clark Terry, Ben Webster, Hank Jones, Milt Hinton & Osie Johnson
Producer: Bob Thiele
Cover Design: Robert Flynn / Viceroy
Cover Photograph: Charles Stewart
Cover and Liner Photos: Charles Stewart
Liner Design: Joseph Lebow
Album Title Suggested by Barbara Kumit
Recorded October 26 and 29, 1964
Impulse! 90757
A Product of ABC- Paramount Records, Inc.

Personnel:

Lionel Hampton: Vibraphone; Vocals and on Swingle Jingle, Piano
Clark Terry: Trumpet
Ben Webster: Tenor Saxophone
Hank Jones: Piano
Milt Hinton: String Bass
Osie Johnson: Drums

From Billboard - March 6, 1965 Hamp at his best... surround by outstanding sidemen: Clark Terry (trumpet), Ben Webster (tenor sax), Hank Jones (piano), Milt Hinton (bass), Osie Johnson (drums). Hamp's vibraphone is as vibrant as ever and as a bonus, he sings on three cuts. Solid musicianship and the lighthearted touch that experienced veterans can bring to jazz are both evident.

Ring Dem Bells
Vibraphone Blues
Tempo's Birthday
Sweethearts On Parade
Pick A Rib
Trick Or Treat
Cute
Swingle Jingle
Taste Of Honey

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