Universe Italy
2004
One O'Clock Jump
About This Album
Teddy Wilson and Lionel Hampton reunited for the last time for this 1977 studio session, which was initially issued by Who's Who in Jazz and later was re-released by Legends of Music, Aurophon and Cleo. Half of the session features the veteran pianist with bassist George Duvivier, drummer Teddy Wilson, Jr. (making his only recorded appearance with his famous father) and conga player Sam Turner added on some of the tracks. The addition of the conga gives a different sound to Wilson's typically blazing "One O'Clock Jump," which is unfortunately prematurely faded out by the engineer. The leader opens "I Can't Get Started" unaccompanied and offers a polished performance as the bass and drums are added. Hampton joins Wilson on the remaining four tracks, with clarinetist Jerry Fuller also added on "Dizzy Spells" and "Liza." Two takes of "Sweet Sue" were recorded that day, with the longer interpretation appearing on this CD and the shorter one on Lionel Hampton's Rare Recordings, Vol. 1 anthology released by Telarc. While Wilson's elegant swing is still going strong late in his career, Hampton plays with a bit more energy. In any case, this is an enjoyable, if not quite essential, session. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
Track List (try tracks 1,2,3,5 and 7)

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