A very nice two-disc set indeed, with a wonderful cross section of
Hampton's career, with the focus rightfully on the pre-1950 stage, with the final few cuts taking
Hampton as far as a 1963 club date with trumpeter
Charlie Teagarden. The music here is often delicate, spun from silver, and it's doubtful you'll find a better compilation of jazz vibraphone work. One fascinating highlight:
Hampton's 15-minute version of "Stardust." ~ Steven McDonald