Original OZ LP released in 1975 on the Yellow RCA Label. Cat: VPL1-4013.
It's touching that Charles Mingus, on what would be his last appearance on record as a bassist, should have hooked up once more with Lionel Hampton, with whom he first recorded almost 30 years to the day earlier in 1947. It's upbeat, bright, and chirpy, like Hamp's vibes, and Mingus' inimitable sense of line comes through the somewhat horn-heavy band lineup without difficulty (Mingus' last working band, featuring Jack Walrath on trumpet, Ricky Ford on tenor, and pianist Bob Neloms, is augmented not only by Hampton but also by Paul Jeffrey's tenor and Gerry Mulligan's distinctively gruff baritone).
Tracks : Mama mia/ Hey hey helen/ Tropical loveland/ SOS/ Man in the middle/ Bang-a-boomerang/ I do, I do, I do, I do, Ido/ Rock me/ Intermezzo No.1/ I’ve been waiting for you/ So long.
There are a few light spindle marks on labels. Record has some light scuff marks and very light scratches that cause some crackles and is in VG+ condition. Gloss cover has light ringw ear and is in Excellent condition.
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