Celebration of Lionel Hampton September 29, 2011

The indefatigable Lionel Hampton was a legendary vibes pioneer and a darn good drummer. So Jason Marsalis seems well-suited to mount a tribute show in his honor, as a precocious skills-aplenty drummer who's now concentrating on the vibraphone. In a band representing three generations, Marsalis' esteemed cast of supporting characters is well-known but a bit odd. It includes pianist and pop-jazz singing star, Diane Schuur. Plus funk and jazz trombone master blaster, Fred Wesley, who's at home in any soulful musical context. And the always-groovy, crowdpleasing tenor sax hero, Red Holloway, still blowing strong at age 84. Will Red bring along his pennywhistle? Will Fred find the link between "Hamp's Boogie Woogie" and "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"? Will we get some two-finger piano? And will each set close with "Flying Home"? Tom Surowicz

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