album · May 21, 1979
Lionel Hampton presents Woody Herman
Good Time RecordsSee this day
jazzjazz fusionfunk
This studio album features the legendary big band leader in a rare co-led effort with vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. The album captures a unique blend of jazz, funk, and fusion elements.
- The album was released on May 21, 1979, by Good Time Records. It features a lineup blending Herman's Herd with Hampton's collaborators. The release aimed to bridge the gap between big band jazz and contemporary funk and fusion sounds of the era.
- This album was recorded during a period when big bands were less commercially prominent, making this collaboration a notable event. It showcased Herman's enduring ability to adapt his sound.
- Lionel Hampton, a prominent figure in jazz himself, brought his signature vibraphone style and production A-game to the sessions.
Woody Herman was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and bandleader. This 1979 album was released late in his career, as he continued to lead his big band through decades of jazz evolution.
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