Slide Hampton and His Horn of Plenty
An early leader date and vivid introduction to the Octet’s muscular, modern sound.
Music
Writing with brass and breath.
Selected recordings and arrangements from a career defined by harmonic imagination, precision, and swing.
Drum Suite
A fiercely arranged large-ensemble statement associated with the Art Blakey orbit.
Mellow-Dy
A European-period session balancing lyrical writing, harmonic depth, and warmth.
World of Trombones
The landmark trombone-choir concept transformed into an orchestra.
Cotton Tail
His Grammy-winning arrangement for Dee Dee Bridgewater.
The Way: Music of Slide Hampton
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra’s Grammy-winning celebration of his music.