Charles Mingus, Dinah Washington, Milt Buckner, and Illinois Jacquet
(often cited as a 2002 or 2004 reissue of the 1996 compilation) is a comprehensive two-CD set that captures the peak of Hampton's big band and small group sessions for Decca. Critical Consensus 2002. Lionel Hampton - Hamp - The Legendary Dec...
Critics and fans frequently highlight the "electric" atmosphere of the recordings, particularly the live tracks. It is often cited as featuring Hampton's first and arguably best big bands. Standout Tracks: Charles Mingus, Dinah Washington, Milt Buckner, and Illinois