Lionel Hampton - You Better Know It!!!

Title: You Better Know It!!! Artist: Lionel Hampton Release Date: 10/26/1964 Re-Released On: 1/8/2002 Label: Japanese Import, Universal Distribution, Impulse!, MCA Japan Duration: 36:22 Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 4988005271860, 4988005364852, 4988067031730, 766487297820, 011105014021, 011105114028, 011105129725 Genre: Jazz Styles: Swing, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone/Marimba Jazz Moods: Elegant, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sophisticated, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Happy, Joyous, Refined/Mannered, Rousing, Boisterous, Energetic, Exuberant, Freewheeling, Fun, Gentle, Innocent, Playful, Romantic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Ring Dem Bells
2. Vibraphone Blues
3. Tempo's Birthday
4. Sweethearts on Parade
5. Moon over My Annie [*]
6. Pick-A-Rib
7. Trick or Treat
8. Cute
9. A Taste of Honey
10. Swingle Jingle

Year Type Label Catalog # 2002 CD Japanese Import 9044 2002 CD Japanese Import 9044 1999 CD Impulse! 12972 1998 CD MCA Japan 19060 1994 CD Universal Distribution 511402 ------ CD Universal Distribution 5250

You Better Know It!!! [Original Version]

Vibist Lionel Hampton's rhythmic abilities haven't been dulled by age, and he displayed his proficiency on this date, which includes the enjoyable bonus track "Moon Over My Annie." There was no wasted energy or unnecessary or exaggerated solos; just bluesy, assertive, muscular arrangements, accompaniment, and ensemble segments. Highlights included "Vibraphone Blues," "Trick or Treat" and "Swingle Jingle," in which Hampton shifted from vibes to piano. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alba Acevedo Graphic Design Ben Webster Sax (Tenor) Bob Thiele Producer Cara Bridgins Assistant Producer Chuck Stewart Photography Clark Terry Trumpet Dan Serrano Art Direction Dave Grusin Executive Producer George Hoefer Liner Notes Hank Jones Piano Hollis King Art Direction Joseph Doughney Reissue Post Production Larry Rosen Executive Producer Lionel Hampton Vibraphone, Vocals, Piano Michael Cuscuna Reissue Producer Michael Landy Reissue Post Production Michael Pollard Production Coordination Milt Hinton Bass Osie Johnson Drums Paul Elmore Digital Remastering Rudy Van Gelder Engineer