Live at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater

Live at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater Artist: Lionel Hampton
Label: The Orchard
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2


UPC: 803680207826
EAN: 0803680207826
ASIN: B00006878A


Release Date: 2002-05-28

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Tracks:

  1. Lover Man - Gerald Wiggins Trio
  2. Land Of Dreams - Gerald Wiggins Trio
  3. So Wonderful - Harry 'Sweets' Edison
  4. I Wish I Knew - Harry 'Sweets' Edison
  5. There Will Never Be Another You - Harry 'Sweets' Edison
  6. It Must Have Been Something I Dreamed Last Night - Ernie Andrews
  7. Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Ernie Andrews
  8. Fire & Rain - Ernie Andrews
  9. Don't Touch Me - Ernie Andrews

Tracks:

  1. Halleluiah Again
  2. Brand New Baby
  3. Soul Seranade
  4. Frankies Flat
  5. Where Or When
  6. When I Fall In Love
  7. Hamp's Boogie Woogie
  8. Night In Tunisia
  9. Flying Home
  10. Wonderful World

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars LA JAZZ Scene.......2002-08-04

LA JAZZ Scene

Lionel Hampton & His Big Band

Live at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre with Ernie Andrews, Gerald Wiggins Trio, Harry "Sweets" Edison. (Philip Records)

A memorable concert took place in Los Angeles on the evening of October 18, 1998. The John Anson Ford Amphitheatre was crowded with excited fans enjoying 90 year old Lionel Hampton, warning the night air with his music. The entire event is preserved on this pair of compact discs produced by Lloyd Records for Phillip Records.

This program was a benefit for the Lionel and Gladys Hampton Jazz History Educational Foundations continuing efforts to involve young people in the jazz experience.

The first half, introduced by L.A.'s favorite jazz radio personality, Chuck Niles. Featured the popular Gerald Wiggins Trio. With Paul Humphrey at the drums and Andy Simpkins on bass, they have for decades, been among the most sought after jazz trios in the country Pianist Wiggins, leading the way with his firm touch, all-around musicianship, and intuitive sense of swing, sets the pace for the evening with a sparkling version of "Lover."

When Harry "Sweets" Edison joined the Trio, the program advanced toward the lilting sounds of the Big Band years. "Sweets" unique tone, a mainstay in the early Count Basie band, is one of jazz's recognizable sounds. His lovely muted Gershwin tribute, "S Wonderful," followed by "I Wish I Knew (Someone to Love Me)" proved that, at 86, he still possessed a strong lip and as agile mind.

Ironically, Andy Simpkins and "Sweets" Edison both died about a month apart approximately one year after this event.

The concerts warm-up first act boiled to a conclusion, when Ernie Andrews and saxophonist Teddy Edwards joined the Gerald Wiggins Trio. While still a teenager, Andrews records, quickly established him as an innovative vocal stylist with a penchant for romantic ballads and the blues. Listening to this performance half a century later you will realize that his distinctive timbre, wide range and stage presence were still very evident.

The concert concluded with Hamp's plaintive vocal on "What a Wonderful World." The audiences sustained applause reflected their desire for an encore. Reluctant to leave the amphitheater, many remained in their seats chatting amiably about the music they had just heard.

The release of this CD set underscores the importance of the roles played by seminal artist, and the great influence they still have on present and future generations of jazz players.

As you will discover, there is much more to enjoy on this two-CD set than can possibly be included within the space allotted for this review.

Two - CD set @ 29.95 + P&H from: from: Phillips Records, 11288 Ventura Blvd. #610 Studio City, CA 91604.

Tax deductible contributions can be sent to the Lionel and Gladys Hampton Jazz History Educational Foundation 11288 Ventura Blvd. #610 Studio City, CA 91604.

-Floyd Levin

5 out of 5 stars Memorable concert for jazz fans..........2002-08-04

VIRGINIA WICKS & ASSOCIATES Public Relations Consultants
For Immediate Release Jan. 15,2002
Lionel Hampton and his Big Band "Live" at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, with Ernie Andrews, The Gerald Wiggins Trio, Hairy "Sweets" Edison and Teddy Edwards
Concert introduction by musician, composer, author and TV star Steve Alten and MC'd by radio KLON's Chuck Niles. A two-disc CD of a "live" concert held at The John Anson Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, CA on Oct 18,1998. Produced by Lloyd Rucker. Released Jan. 11, 2002 by Phillip Records - 11288 Venture Blvd. #610. Studio City, CA 91604. Tel. 818-985-9889. This was a memorable concert for jazz fans coming to hear the 90-year old icon of the jazz world and his big band from New York. The concert was a benefit for The Lionel and Gladys Hampton Jazz History Education Foundation and its continuing efforts to involve young people in the jazz experience. The LH band played many old favorites such as "Hamp's Boogie Woogie," "Flyin' Home" and "Night in Tunisia," featuring trumpeter Tony Barrero. Among the many highlights on the CD are Hamp playing "Where or When" and "Hallelujah Again" as well as his vocal on "Brand New Baby." When you hear Lionel Hampton singing "Ifs a Wonderful World" you can feel the love, emotion and caring Hamp has put into his 70-years of providing music to all of us. As one critic put it, "This is a wonderful world of jazz because Lionel Hampton is a large part of it." Singer Ernie Andrews backed by The Gerald Wiggins Trio, featuring tenor sax legend Teddy Edwards, sang songs including "It Must Have Been Something I Dreamed Last Night," "Dont Touch Me" (composed by Teddy Edwards) and with his inimitable take on "Fire & Rain" you can hear why he is considered one of the best jazz and blues singers around today. Legendary Harry "Sweets* Edison, the 86-year old trumpet player, who was with Count Basic for more than 30 years, was in top form backed by The Gerald Wiggins Trio. He gave his interpretations of "So Wonderful" and "I Wish I Knew." Edison is acknowledged to be one of the greatest jazz instrumentalists of all time. The Gerald Wiggins Trio, with Paul Humphrey on drums and Andy Simpkins on bass, has been together for many, many years. Gerald Wiggins, himself, has held a lofty position in jazz for almost 60 years. Hearing them playing "Land of Dreams" you can well see why this splendid group is so highly valued. (Sadly, Andy Simpkins and Harry "Sweets" Edison passed away one year after this recording was made. Steve Alien died in the year 2001.) This is a CD all jazz aficionados will want to include in their special collections.
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