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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

: An 11-minute centerpiece that provides ample room for soloing.

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

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").

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 Originally issued on two separate 10-inch LPs (labeled

: A swinging rendition of the George Shearing classic.

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. You can find the full tracklist and official

The album is a mix of popular standards and original blues compositions, often featuring extended runtimes that allow for significant improvisation: