Lionel Hampton

ACentral Avenue Breakdown
BWhen lights are low

Label: His Master's Voice
Catalogue number: B9750
Genre: Jazz
Condition: Excellent
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #22137

Lionel Hampton recorded 'Central Avenue Breakdown' and 'When Lights Are Low' for HMV (B9750). Hampton was a pioneering vibraphone and drums player in jazz and swing; these sides are from his hot instrumental repertoire of the late 1930s–40s.

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