LIONEL HAMPTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA – 1950 | The Chronogical Classics – 1193 (2001) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

While most big bands broke up by 1950, Lionel Hampton was able to keep his orchestra together due to being exciting, R&B-oriented, and putting on very colorful shows. The selections on this CD, which covers the first nine months of 1950, include the rambunctious two-part "Turkey Hop," Little Jimmy Scott's vocal feature on "I Wish I Knew," a few small-group numbers (including a session featuring Jerome Richardson's flute and Doug Duke's organ), and a sextet date that showcases Hampton's vibes and Buddy Cole's organ. Most of this music was formerly rare and has been overlooked by domestic reissue programs. Scott Yanow
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THE THREE PEPPERS – 1937-1940 (1996) The Classics Chronological Series – 889 | FLAC (tracks), lossless

This CD from the European Classics label has the entire recorded legacy of the Three Peppers (other than obscure sets in 1947 and 1949), 24 selections in all from six recording sessions. Consisting of Oliver "Toy" Wilson on piano, guitarist Bob Bell and bassist Walter Williams, the Three Peppers (which had Wilson, Bell and maybe Williams indulging in group vocals) preceded the Nat King Cole Trio and played hot swing and novelties with plenty of spirit. This CD includes a previously unreleased recording of "The Sheik of Araby" and is highlighted by such tunes as "Swingin' at the Cotton Club," "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" (one of four numbers with singer Sally Gooding, trumpet, clarinet and drums added), two versions of "Swing Out, Uncle Wilson" and "Pepperism." Recommended for lovers of small-group swing. Scott Yanow
Tracklist  :
1 Get The Gold 2:30
Burns
2 The Sheik Of Araby 2:42
Harry Beasley Smith / Ted Snyder / Francis Wheeler
3 Alexnder's Ragtime Band 2:49
Irving Berlin
4 Swingin' At The Cotton Club 2:23
Bob Bell
5 Yours, All Yours 2:56
Unknown
Vocals – Sally Gooding
6 The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere 2:48
Stan Freberg
Vocals – Sally Gooding
7 It Must Be Love 2:29
Robertson / Williams / Hill
Vocals – Sally Gooding
8 Smile Up At The Sun 3:04
Unknown
Vocals – Sally Gooding
9 Swing Out, Uncle Wilson 2:37
Bob Bell
10 If I Had My Way 2:19
James Kendis / Lou Klein
11 Serenade In The Night 2:59
Cesare Andrea Bixio / Jimmy Kennedy
12 The Duck's Yas Yas Yas 2:18
James Johnson
13 Down By The Old Mill Stream 2:26
Tell Taylor
14 Fuzzy Wuzzy 2:42
Don Branker
15 Swing Out Uncle Wilson 2:39
Bob Bell
16 Smile Up At The Sun 2:26
Read
17 Love Grows On The White Oak Tree 2:26
Clarence Todd
18 It's A Puzzle To Me (So What!) 3:08
Bell / Robertson
19 Three Foot Skipper Jones 2:44
Whiting / Byron
20 Pepperism 2:42
Bob Bell
21 Tom Tom Serenade 2:26
Pancoast / Hays / Elliott / Capano
22 Hot Dogs 2:28
Miller
23 Mary Had A Little Lamb 2:36
McCormick / Bell
24 Was That All I Meant To You? 2:26
De Rose / Tobias / Davis
Credits :
Bass – Walter Williams
Guitar – Bob Bell
Lead Vocals – Sally Gooding, Oliver "Toy" Wilson
Piano – Oliver "Toy" Wilson