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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
60 tracks for £10 is amazing, the 3 CD's cover from 1950 through 1957 and contain some great music. The bands all have a character of their own, not just copying previous styles or people, but playing interesting tunes with skill and imagination with each musician being readily identifiable.
I had forgotten how much like Omer Simeon, Wally Fawkes could be and the sheer drive of Humphrey Lyttleton's trumpet lead.
This is a really great collection of swinging music with tremendous vitality and variety.
I had forgotten how much like Omer Simeon, Wally Fawkes could be and the sheer drive of Humphrey Lyttleton's trumpet lead.
This is a really great collection of swinging music with tremendous vitality and variety.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
To get the negative comment out of the way first,this compilation merits five stars for musical content, and the only reason I've docked one star is because of the slipshod presentation by EMI Gold. This is the company for which Humph recorded in the 78 era, from whence most if not all of these sides were drawn, yet the tracklist contains no reference to the personnel involved, and only an indication of the year, which is not always accurate. Furthermore, since the relatively brief liner note by Stuart Nicholson comments that "Represented here are three key periods of Lyttelton's distinguished career...early New Orleans Revivalist jazz,....the Johnny Hodges jump style...to the smoothly interlocking mainstream.." it would have been intelligent to have organised this 3CD set in such a way as to chart that chronological progression, rather than in random order.
Having said that, Humph's instantly identifiable style transcends those limitations. His strong trumpet lead provided a rallying point for his troops, and urged them on to even greater feats of musicianship. Underpinning everything lay a superb rhythm section, which ensured that there was no loss of momentum either in the up-tempo numbers or, more difficult to sustain, the slow stately pieces. There is not a dull track here, and hearing them again recaptures the spirit of the fifties in which they were created.
Having said that, Humph's instantly identifiable style transcends those limitations. His strong trumpet lead provided a rallying point for his troops, and urged them on to even greater feats of musicianship. Underpinning everything lay a superb rhythm section, which ensured that there was no loss of momentum either in the up-tempo numbers or, more difficult to sustain, the slow stately pieces. There is not a dull track here, and hearing them again recaptures the spirit of the fifties in which they were created.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My first Humphrey Lyttelton 10 inch LP aquired in the mid fifties contained the tune Trouble in Mind and I still consider this the best rendition I've ever heard. I stil get goose pimples when I hear Humphs muted trumpet; he was a master and the 3 CD's just confirm the fact. Highly recommended as a memory of a great trumpeter.
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The Best of Humphrey Lyttleton [3CD Box Set]
I was looking for a particular track, Coffee Grinder, and was delighted to find it on this 3 disc set so ordered it. Read more
I was looking for a particular track, Coffee Grinder, and was delighted to find it on this 3 disc set so ordered it. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Stephen
Great sounds.
I am pleased with my purchase. It is great value for money with the 3 CDs. Great selection of tracks including my all time favourite, 'Bad Penny Blues'.
Published 1 month ago by decorose
Wonderful Value!
I must begin by saying that I thought I didn't like jazz; I only bought this because I wanted to know more about what Humph did in addition to Clue. Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Green Man
best of Humphrey Lyttelton
Good remastered recordings of Hump's best ever band (the 8 piece of 1956/7). My 10-inch LP is almost worn out so glad to have the CD version now. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. H. Russell
A myth of long time ago
HL was a myth of my youth, 50 years ago. I adored his revival music, a perfect New Orleans revisited. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Castiglioni Agostino
Humph.
I recently purchased The Best of Humphrey Littelton (3 CD box Set). This is a very good collection of memorable tunes from this famous and entertaining man and his band. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2010 by R. F. Baxter
Fantastic quality and value CD
What a terrific purchase! 60 great early recordings that bring back wonderful memories of jazz in the 50s and 60s. And Bad Penny Blues is still my all time favourite recording.
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Mr. Ian J. Vernon
er, Amazon should title this 'Review of...' for me - shouldn't they??
I bought the Humphrey Littleton CD boxset as a Xmas present - delivered Fast, Perfect condition - Mum loved it, Thank you, R.James - illumiconUK
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Mr. R. J. Boffy
Traditional Humph'
Lots of "Traditional" Humph' with many well remembered band members playing, but it is a pity there are no introductions by Humph' before each number. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by yeoman
the music is superb
I only got to know Humph through I'm sorry I haven't a clue, following his death in 2008 I heard tributes that talked of his music, and I received this box set for Christmas - I... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Chris
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