LIONEL HAMPTON - Lionel Hampton And His French New Sound Vol. 1 (1955-2000) Jazz In Paris 44 / RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lionel Hampton joins forces with a number of top French musicians for this 1955 studio session, reissued in Verve's Jazz in Paris series. Three of the four compositions are Hampton's, swinging tunes arranged by Christian Chevalier. The first, "Voice of the North," is primarily for the leader's matchless vibes with the rhythm section, though individual soloists are featured, including fellow Americans Nat Adderley and Benny Bailey on trumpets and David Amram on French horn, as well as clarinetist Maurice Meunier and baritone saxophonist William Boucaya. It's just Hampton and the rhythm section (pianist René Urtreger, bassist Guy Pedersen, and drummer Jean-Baptiste Reilles) for the long workout of "À la French." The one standard of the date, "Crazy Rhythm," suffers from somewhat muddy sound, particularly the overly distant brass. Guitarist Sacha Distel, though admittedly intimidated by Hampton, rises to the leader's level of playing with a fine solo. Overall, this is an enjoyable if not quite essential CD by Lionel Hampton. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Voice of the North 8:52
Lionel Hampton
2     À la French 11:53
Lionel Hampton
3     Crazy Rhythm 7:50
Irving Caesar / Roger Wolfe Kahn / Joseph Meyer
4     Zebu 10:05
Lionel Hampton
Credits :
Arranged By – Christian Chevalier (faixas: 1, 3, 4)
Baritone Saxophone – William Boucaya (faixas: 1, 3, 4)
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Maurice Meunier (faixas: 1, 3, 4)
Double Bass – Guy Pedersen
Drums – Jean-Baptiste "Mac Kac" Reilles
French Horn – David Amram (faixas: 1, 3, 4)
Guitar – Sacha Distel (faixas: 3)
Piano – René Urtreger
Trumpet – Benny Bailey (faixas: 1, 3, 4), Bernard Hulin (faixas: 1, 3, 4), Nat Adderley (faixas: 1, 3, 4)
Vibraphone – Lionel Hampton
Nota :
Recorded March 19, 1955 at the Schola Cantorum, Paris
Reissue of the Barclay LP 84 004 

LIONEL HAMPTON - Lionel Hampton And His French New Sound Vol. 2 (1955-2000) Jazz In Paris 45 / RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lionel Hampton is joined by a number of top French jazz musicians plus Nat Adderley and American expatriate Benny Bailey for this 1955 studio session, playing Christian Chevalier's charts. "All the Things You Are" features the vibraphonist with the rhythm section, with strong solo efforts by guitarist Sacha Distel and pianist René Urtreger, along with the leader. The low-key, lengthy treatment of "I Cover the Waterfront" almost suggests a Jazz at the Philharmonic session, showcasing nice features for trumpeter Bernard Hullin, tenor saxophonist Maurice Meunier, Urtreger, and Hampton. Things finally seem to loosen up with Hampton's swinging riff tune "Red Ribbon," with the solid rhythm and powerful brass and reeds igniting the vibraphonist, who trades solos with several players, including French horn player Dave Amram. "Night and Day," like "I Cover the Waterfront," is stretched out considerably, but benefits from a brisker setting. A long overlooked recording, this laudable date was finally reissued by Universal in 2000 as a part of its very affordable Jazz in Paris series. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     All the Things You Are 7:31
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
2     I Cover the Waterfront 14:06
Johnny Green / Edward Heyman
3     Red Ribbon 9:45
Lionel Hampton
4     Night and Day 11:28
Cole Porter
Credits :
Arranged By, Conductor – Christian Chevalier
Baritone Saxophone – William Boucaya (faixas: 3)
Clarinet, Saxophone [Tenor] – Maurice Meunier (faixas: 2, 3)
Double Bass – Guy Pedersen
Drums – Jean-Baptiste "Mac Kac" Reilles
French Horn – Dave Amram* (faixas: 3)
Guitar – Sacha Distel (faixas: 1, 4)
Piano – René Urtreger
Trumpet – Benny Bailey (faixas: 3), Bernard Hulin (faixas: 2, 3), Nat Adderley (faixas: 3)
Vibraphone – Lionel Hampton
Nota :
Recorded March 19, 1955 at the Schola Cantorum, Paris
Reissue of the Barclay LP 84 005

HUBERT ROSTAING / MAURICE MEUNIER - Clarinettes À Saint-Germain Des Prés (2001) Jazz In Paris 54 / RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Hubert Rostaing–    Bonjour Benny    2:25
2    Hubert Rostaing–    Autour De La Femme    2:20
3    Hubert Rostaing–    Champs Elysées Club    2:57
4    Hubert Rostaing–    Trop Tôt    2:06
5    Hubert Rostaing–    Sweet Renée    3:07
6    Hubert Rostaing–    L'Heure Tourne 2:52
Written-By – Martial Solal
7    Hubert Rostaing–    J'En Suis Saisie    2:35
8    Hubert Rostaing–    Say When?    2:53
9    Hubert Rostaing–    Ça Va Bouillir    2:23
10    Hubert Rostaing–    Oh Lady Be Good 2:14
Written-By – Ira And George Gershwin
11    Hubert Rostaing–    Remember    3:06
12    Hubert Rostaing–    Cherokee 3:07
Written-By – Ray Noble
13    Maurice Meunier–    Too Marvelous For Words 4:31
Written-By – Johnny Mercer, Richard Whiting
14    Maurice Meunier–    Samakoutra 4:11
Written-By – René Urtreger
15    Maurice Meunier–    Somebody Loves Me 3:36
Written-By – Ballard MacDonald, B. G. De Sylva, George Gershwin
16    Maurice Meunier–    Sweet Mau-Mau 4:19
Written-By – Maurice Meunier
17    Maurice Meunier–    Dig 3:04
Written-By – Miles Davis
18    Maurice Meunier–    Crazy Rhythm 3:01
Written-By – Irving Caeser, Joseph Meyer, Roger Wolfe Kahn
19    Maurice Meunier–    Blues For The Reverend 3:01
Written-By – Onzy Matthews
20    Maurice Meunier–    Don't Blame Me 4:20
Written-By – Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
21    Maurice Meunier–    With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair 3:31
Written-By – Clara Edwards, Jack Lawrence
22    Maurice Meunier–    (Back Home Again In) Indiana 3:44
Written-By – Ballard MacDonald
23    Maurice Meunier–    I Know, Don't Know How 4:31
Written-By – Gerry Mulligan
24    Maurice Meunier–    Tangerine 3:07
Written-By – Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – William Boucaya (faixas: 14, 17, 21, 23)
Clarinet – Hubert Rostaing (faixas: 1 to 12)
Clarinet, Alto Saxophone – Maurice Meunier (faixas: 13 to 24)
Double Bass – Alf Masselier (faixas: 1 to 12), Pierre Michelot (faixas: 13 to 24)
Drums – Christian Garros (faixas: 14, 17, 21, 23), Jean-Louis Viale (faixas: 13, 15, 16, 18 to 20, 22, 24), Roger Paraboschi (faixas: 1 to 12)
Piano – Martial Solal (faixas: 1 to 12), Raymond Fol (faixas: 14, 17, 21, 23), René Urtreger (faixas: 13, 15, 16, 18 to 20, 22, 24)
Trombone – Charles Verstraete (faixas: 5, 10, 12), Nat Peck (faixas: 5, 10, 12)
Trumpet – Fernand Verstraete (faixas: 5, 10, 12)
Vibraphone – Michel Hausser (faixas: 1 to 12)
Written-By – Hubert Rostaing (faixas: 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11)
Nota :
Recorded May 1957 at the Pathé-Magellan studio, Paris (1-12).
Recorded in Paris on January 11th 1956 (14, 17, 21, 23).
Recorded in Paris on February 20th 1956 (13, 15, 16, 18-20, 22, 24).
Reissue of the Véga LP 30 787 (1-12).
Reissue of the Barclay LP 84 025 (13-24).